Americans are notorious for overspending when the holiday season rolls around, and while that may be good for the economy in the short-term, it often ends […]
The 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in the U.S. occurred in 2020. During the last century, women have made great strides in educational achievement […]
Unfortunately, since many financial advisors working today entered the business in the 1980s and 90s, during the best stock market in US history, they became stock […]
The idea behind Required Minimum Distributions, or RMDs, is that the government wants to give us a tax incentive to save for retirement, but they also […]
Starting about five years ago I began using the term “Income Generation” to describe the demographic encompassing my clients, prospective clients, and myself. To put it […]
The great Alabama coach “Bear” Bryant once said, “Defense wins championships,” and you can bet that almost every great coach in nearly every sport has shared […]
We hear the term “renewable resource” used often when referring to energy — solar, wind, and even tidal energy. Most agree that the practical use of […]
President Trump signed The SECURE Act into law on December 20, 2019—with many of its new provisions taking effect January 1, 2020. The SECURE Act, which […]
Few inventions in recorded history have revolutionized the way we live like the Internet. It has changed the way we communicate and has made thousands of […]
It seems that tax laws and regulations are constantly changing. And with a new president sitting in the oval office, it’s entirely possible that more changes […]
Passive income has become a hot topic and for good reason. Who wouldn’t like to generate income without putting in a hard day’s work? From teenagers […]
Everyone understands that the mass media has changed drastically. Not so long ago, we relied on daily newspapers, TV, and radio for all the information we […]
When people think of Investing for Income, the first thing that might come to mind is investing in non-stock market investments, like bonds. Yes, bonds and […]
Aggressive instruments are those primarily invested in for growth. As the chart shows, they include things such as common stocks, stock mutual funds, commodities, Business Development […]
Most people are aware that charitable contributions to qualified recipients are tax-deductible, provided they are made by December 31 of the tax year for which you […]
Working Americans at or approaching retirement age today face many unprecedented challenges unique to their generation. That’s why it’s important to have a retirement plan that […]
Dispelling myths, rumors and misinformation is an ongoing battle for financial advisors. Estate planning is a topic especially prone to myths and misinformation. In this report, […]
It’s no secret that Americans are living longer than ever. While that’s great news, it also creates many personal and social challenges. According to the Centers […]
To say that March 2020 was a volatile month for the stock market would be an understatement. With the outbreak of the coronavirus and ensuing economic […]
Traditionally, the key to a financially solid retirement plan has been to save early, ideally from the day you start working. It’s always been good advice […]
Since many of today’s financial advisors got into the business in the 1980s and 90s, during the best stock market in U.S. history, most have become […]
Nothing exists in a vacuum, meaning that even if you’ve determined the best time and method of taking your Social Security benefits based on your age, […]
There is an ideal order in which to pull from retirement accounts when taking IRS Required Minimum Distributions (RMD). The goals, which often go unheeded, are […]
You try to protect your car, home, and your health with insurance, but are you trying to protect your retirement income? With the potential for tax-deferred […]
Most of us look forward to retirement, imagining that we’ll get to relax and enjoy activities we haven’t had time for such as traveling, reading, and […]