Financial Planning

3 Questions a Financial Advisor Can Help You Answer

A 12 year-long bull market run recently came to a close, and many Americans have experienced the effects. For those nearing or in retirement, this can be especially worrisome. If you're wondering what your course of action should be right now, you should consider your risk tolerance, where the market is heading, and how you [...]

By |2020-04-13T05:08:38-04:00April 13th, 2020|Financial Planning|

3 Unprecedented Measures During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We're living in unprecedented times, and the government is taking unusual steps to mitigate the economic damage done by the coronavirus. Strict measures are in place, like canceling events of more than ten people, closing bars and restaurants, and restricting travel. And while these mean to help from a public health standpoint, they're having a [...]

By |2020-04-05T18:11:28-04:00April 5th, 2020|Economy, Financial Planning, Tax Strategies|

Low Interest Rates, Market Volatility, and Your Retirement

Planning for retirement is never a "set it and forget it" activity. There are unexpected disasters, market drops, and changing laws that invariably cause retirees to reevaluate their plans of action. Recently, market volatility and the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates may have you wondering how to respond. Here's what to consider when [...]

By |2020-03-15T23:35:27-04:00March 15th, 2020|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Stock Market|

New Year, New Law: What’s in the Secure Act?

Donald Trump ended 2019 by signing a 2020 spending bill that includes the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. It’s the biggest piece of retirement legislation to be passed in years and it will undoubtedly have a major effect on how many Americans approach retirement and estate planning. This month we’ll cover [...]

By |2020-01-05T20:01:38-05:00January 5th, 2020|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

3 Tips for Financial Health for the New Year

A recent Northwestern Mutual survey found that 41% of Americans are stressed about retirement planning, and 46% worry about outliving their savings.[1] And with 62% of Americans stressed about money in general[2], it’s surprising that only 28% of Americans will actually make New Year’s resolutions that are financial in nature, according to a MassMutual survey[3]. [...]

By |2019-12-23T21:43:24-05:00December 23rd, 2019|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

Reminder: 4 Important Things To Do by December 31st

You might have a Christmas to-do list to help you stay on track this holiday season. And while it may be an overwhelming list already, there are a few important financial deadlines you should add to it. It’s the season of giving, so don’t forget to give yourself the gift of tax planning. What you [...]

By |2019-12-16T17:14:42-05:00December 16th, 2019|Financial Planning, Tax Strategies|

Reminder: Don’t Forget to Take RMDs by December 31st

Tax-advantaged retirement accounts like traditional 401(k)s and IRAs offer many advantages, but some of these don’t last forever. The government eventually reaps the reward of years of tax-free compounded interest by forcing you to withdraw funds from your own retirement accounts and inherited accounts. So if you have a retirement account, be prepared for your [...]

By |2019-12-09T04:39:27-05:00December 9th, 2019|Financial Planning|

4 Reasons to Plan for Long-Term Care Costs

There’s a 70% Chance You’ll Need Long-Term Care We can all celebrate an increasing life expectancy as we look forward to our golden years. In 1950 the life expectancy for American men was 65.6, and for American women was 71.[1] Now it’s 76.3 for men and 81.4 for women. Of course, many people live to be older [...]

By |2019-11-11T17:30:58-05:00November 11th, 2019|Financial Planning, Healthcare|

Will Inflation Erode Your Social Security Benefit’s Buying Power?

In 2019, Social Security benefits received a 2.8% increase[1] – the largest since 2012. But in 2020, benefits will only see a 1.6% increase[2]. Even though inflation is low right now, the cumulative effect of inflation has eroded the buying power of Social Security by a third since 2000[3] according to the Senior Citizens League. [...]

By |2019-11-04T19:26:07-05:00November 4th, 2019|Financial Planning, Social Security|
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