Don’t forget your 529 college savings plan contributions! Starting your college 529 savings plan is the first step to preparing for college. But to meet your deadline, regular contributions are key to growing your investment....
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A FINANCIAL PLAN? Stop guessing about what could be in the way of your financial goals and start a plan of action. Everyone could benefit from a financial plan. While your situation and goals are specific to...
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There is the age old investing adage that if you want a greater return you must have greater risk. However, not everyone is comfortable with greater risk. As a way to ease into the markets, you may instead elect to follow a more...
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On March 25, the Senate unanimously passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill named the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748, as amended) and on Friday, March 27, the bill was signed into law. The $2.2 trillion...
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Now is a good time to remember that long-term investment goals tend to survive temporary market shifts. Any time you see a swing in the markets and a drop in your account balance, emotions are going to arise. Here are some steps on how...
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The CalSavers Retirement Savings Program is a rudimentary state-run retirement savings program for those working for a privately-owned business. If the business does not offer a retirement savings program and has at least 5 employees,...
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Enter 2020 with clarity about how you can reduce your taxable income As we enter a new year, many Americans are working hard to get their finances in order and prepare for upcoming goals. There are many tax planning strategies you can...
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What Can You Expect from Your Financial Advisor? There are a wide variety of financial advisors. They range from different levels of experience, to completely different business models. Whether you're saving for retirement or...
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Any significant decision in life will bring with it an emotional component. This can be especially true when making financial decisions. When we let our emotions take control of our investing choices, we could end up making some less...
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Risk management is a key component of your financial planning. What is Risk Management? Risk Management is an important yet sometimes overlooked aspect of personal finance. By definition, “risk management is the process of...
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