Helpful Information about Retirement Investment

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Active vs. Passive Investing: Understand the Difference

For investors, whether working with an advisor or taking a DIY approach, it’s important to understand the fundamental differences between two common practices - active and passive investing. What Is…

Deena WatsonApril 6, 2023

Investments Taxes Wealth

Preparing for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sunset at the End of 2025

Prepare for possible tax cuts and the Jobs Act Sunset While we haven’t yet said goodbye to 2023, it’s not too early to begin thinking about any tax changes that…

Deena WatsonNovember 30, 2023

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Investments Risk Wealth

What Is Systemic Risk?

We all remember the 2008 financial crisis and recession, as millions of people lost their jobs, homes, and ways of life. While a lot of factors contributed to this economic…

Deena WatsonApril 6, 2023

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Income Investments Risk Taxes Wealth

Risk Management: Asset Allocation

RISK MANAGEMENT: ASSET ALLOCATION Whether your retirement is years away or right around the corner, your investment portfolio should be designed with your financial goals in mind. It needs to…

Deena WatsonMay 9, 2022

Investments Wealth

Understanding the Stock Market’s “September Effect”

If you ask the average investor which month is the most volatile for the stock market, they will probably say October. It’s a reasonable answer, but it’s incorrect. Despite October’s…

Deena WatsonAugust 30, 2023

Investments Risk Wealth

The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement Plan Rollovers

Dreaming of retiring early? Did you know that you may be able to take your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan and roll it into another type of retirement account while…

Deena WatsonJanuary 27, 2023

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Estate Planning Income Investments Taxes Wealth

You’ve Inherited an IRA. Now What?

You've Inherited an IRA, Now What? If you’ve been named a beneficiary or inherited an IRA, you’re likely facing some tough questions ⁠— what are the next steps and what…

Deena WatsonJanuary 27, 2022

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Estate Planning Investments Taxes Wealth

Received an Inheritance? Be Aware of These 5 Tax Implications

Navigating the regulations of inheritance tax can add to an already complex and stressful situation for beneficiaries. Whether or not this is your first time paying inheritance tax, knowing the…

Deena WatsonDecember 12, 2022

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Estate Planning Investments Taxes Wealth

Generational Wealth Planning: A Guide to Growing and Protecting Your Wealth

It’s common for people to want to leave money behind for their children and family members after death. After spending years working to earn a living, people are proud to…

Deena WatsonNovember 18, 2022

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Income Investments Risk Wealth

Is Frugality the Key to Reaching Retirement?

You skip Starbucks & pack your lunches, but is frugality key to reaching retirement? For many, preparing for retirement means spending strictly and limiting unnecessary expenses during their working years.…