WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR TAX LIABILITY

Want to pay less taxes? If given a way to legally reduce tax liability, most Americans would welcome that opportunity with open arms. But methods for doing so aren't always obvious—and may be tricky in certain circumstances. Two such [...]

March 14, 2024|

WHAT CAN A FINANCIAL ADVISOR DO FOR YOU?

How can you get closer to achieving your financial goals? Depending on your income, assets, investments, and personal knowledge of finance, you may feel you can do a great job managing your money on your own. But according to [...]

January 16, 2024|

TO ROLL OVER (OR NOT TO ROLL OVER) YOUR 401(K)

As you advance in your career and hold jobs at various companies, you may discover at some point that you've left behind valuable cookie crumbs: a trail of employer-sponsored retirement accounts. Leaving previous plans with former employers saves you [...]

December 29, 2023|

YOUR YEAR-END FINANCIAL PLANNING CHECKLIST FOR 2023

As 2023 winds down, your focus may begin turning to holiday planning, family gatherings, and delicious food. You might even entertain the idea of getting your tax documents in order. Consider going a few steps further and preparing for [...]

October 20, 2023|

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRUSTS

You may have heard the term discussed in financial advising or estate planning conversations, but what exactly is a trust? In the most basic terms, a trust is a legal arrangement in which assets are held for the benefit [...]

September 7, 2023|

SHOULD YOU UNRETIRE?

  You've planned, saved, and waited for retirement for years. When the time to stop working finally arrives, what will you do? You may be surprised to learn that many people go back to work. People make this choice [...]

July 13, 2023|

A MIDYEAR CHECK-IN WITH YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR

As we near the halfway mark of the year, it's an ideal time to conduct a midyear financial planning review so you can assess your progress, make necessary adjustments, and ensure that you're on track to achieve your financial [...]

June 9, 2023|

RETIREMENT PLANNING AT EVERY AGE

Whether retirement is right around the corner or decades away, being strategic about investing and saving for that time can help set you up for a comfortable lifestyle once you stop working. Unfortunately, research finds that many Americans underestimate [...]

May 23, 2023|

TEACHING TEENS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

We feel confident our kids will be taught reading, writing, and basic math in school. But how will they learn to budget, use a credit card, save for a car or a down payment on a home, and stay [...]

May 1, 2023|