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December 28, 2018 Happy Financial New Year!

You could have a better year if you just do these things. You may think that all resolutions are a big waste of time. Yet I’ve worked with a lot of …

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December 14, 2018 5 Direct Reasons to Finish Your Estate Plan Today

You don’t want to deal with it. I don’t want to deal with it. But you need to get it done. Then you can put it behind you and never think about it …

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November 16, 2018 4 Important End-of-Year Tax Considerations

Who does your taxes? And, more importantly, why do they get to do them? What I mean is, when it comes to your retirement planning, your taxes and …

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November 07, 2018 From a tax consideration, would paying off my mortgage be a bad move?

Reader’s Question: I’m 59 and recently had to retire and go on disability. I’ve always made a good living, been a great saver, and a careful, …

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October 30, 2018 3 Things to Consider Before Moving to a No Tax State

For many people, the desire to cut expenses is a moving experience. We have clients all around the country. So there’s a pretty substantial …

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October 12, 2018 3 Key Considerations about Mutual Funds

A mutual fund enables investors to “group” their money together in a professionally managed portfolio. Over 55 million people own them.[1] Think of …

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September 26, 2018 Your 2019 Taxes 4 Things to Do Right Now

Remember when taxes were something you began worrying about on April 1st? The good ol’ days. That’s okay. As the tax code has changed, you simply …

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September 14, 2018 3 Investment-Risk Considerations for People Over 50

Are you over 50? If so, how much risk do you have in your portfolio? This is, of course, a key question for anyone nearing (or in) retirement. But …

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September 07, 2018 Reader’s Question: Increase mortgage payments or 401(k) contributions?

Reader’s Question: My husband and I are both in our late-50s. We steadily contribute to our 401(k)s, but other than the equity in our home, we have …

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August 31, 2018 3 Options for People Without a 401(k)

You don’t have a 401(k)? About 55 million people are currently contributing to a 401(k). This adds up to over $5 trillion (which is 59% of all …

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