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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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August 15, 2018 Beyond the 4% Rule

It’s no simple task to accurately calculate your retirement income needs all on your own. Sure, there are people who endorse something called the 4% …

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August 09, 2018 What is portfolio rebalancing?

Q: You often hear that you should rebalance your portfolio. I’m 56 and recently inherited a substantial sum of money, but I’ve never invested before. …

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August 03, 2018 4 Essentials of Great Retirements

If you had to choose a single photo that represented what retirement means to you, what would your image be? These days, it’s difficult to narrow an …

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