Jul 23, 2021 | Blogs, Market Updates
A Review of the 2nd Quarter of 2021 The second quarter of 2021 had a little bit of everything: vaccines, inflation concerns, jobs recovery, and more. Let’s take a look at how markets performed and what we might look forward to in the months to come. How Did...
Jun 25, 2021 | Blogs, Financial Planning, Retirement Plans
Are You Ready For Retirement? As of 2020, more than 47.8 million U.S. Citizens (about 15% of the population) are 65-years-old or older. However, by the time Americans reach this crucial stage in their life, they have only saved on average 12% of what they will need to...
Jun 18, 2021 | Blogs, Financial Planning
Why Is Financial Planning Important? Americans, in general, are struggling with their finances. According to the NIRS (The National Institute on Retirement Security), 95% of millennials are not saving the recommended amount of money needed to secure their financial...
Jun 12, 2021 | Blogs, Market Updates, Tax Planning
Are you tired of hearing about taxes? Me too. But here we are. Let’s dive in. So, we’ve got dueling infrastructure bills, plus a big proposed budget with lots of spending (and higher taxes inside). That’s a lot of expensive legislation on the table....
May 21, 2021 | Blogs, Market Updates, Tax Planning
How much inflation can the country afford before we’re in trouble? Let’s discuss. First, let’s get on the same page about some basics. If you’ve noticed the price of a thing increasing over time (say, your favorite candy bar or the cost of college tuition), that’s...
Apr 14, 2021 | Blogs, Financial Planning
After a pandemic rattles the economy, professional advice can be crucial for investors. Investors must navigate a global pandemic that resulted in unemployment, market volatility and crushing economic losses.(GETTY IMAGES) On a cold day in Chicago in December 1969, 13...