Now is a good time to think about a few financial matters. Consider making tax moves earlier rather than later. If you own a business, earn significant investment income, are recently married or divorced, or have a Flexible Savings Account (FSA), you may want to work on your income tax strategy ...
Do Your Investments Match Your Risk Tolerance?
When was the last time you looked at the content of your portfolio? From time to time, it is a good idea to review how your portfolio assets area allocated – how they are divided among asset classes. At the inception of your investment strategy, your target asset allocations reflect your ...
Keep Calm, Stay Invested
Expect volatility but avoid letting the headlines alter your plans. Recent headlines have added volatility to the markets. There will always be new headlines, and any of them could mean turbulence for Wall Street. As an investor and retirement saver, how much will this turmoil matter to you ...
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. For many people, retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here’s a quick review of the six main sources: Social Security. Social Security is the government-administered retirement income program. Workers become eligible after ...
Long-Term Investing Truths
Key lessons for retirement savers. You learn lessons as you invest in pursuit of long-run goals. Some of these lessons are conveyed and reinforced when you begin saving for retirement, and others, you glean along the way. First and foremost, you learn to shut out much of the “noise.” News ...
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction. When you are planning for your future, what do you think about? You may think about your retirement, enjoying having the time and money to take trips and pursue your interests. Maybe you think about your home and enjoying ...
Tolerate the Turbulence
Look beyond this moment and stay focused on your long-term objectives. Volatility will always be around on Wall Street, and as you invest for the long term, you must learn to tolerate it. Rocky moments, fortunately, are not the norm. Since the end of World War II, there have been dozens of ...