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4 Tax Tips to Consider for 2019
The deadline for filing your 2018 tax return is right around the corner. Have you filed your return yet? If so, were you satisfied with the outcome? Or were you…
Is the Downturn Threatening Your Retirement? 3 Tools to Protect Your Nest Egg
Worried about the direction the financial markets have taken over the past few months? You’re not alone. After nine consecutive years of growth, the markets ended 2018 on a down…
Volatility on Valentine’s Day: How Couples Can Overcome Disagreements About Investment Risk
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a day for romance and reconnection. For many couples, however, this time of year could be marked by disagreements about money. Nearly half of…
What Do January’s Market Returns Mean for the Rest of the Year?
It’s that time again. A new year is here, which means a volatile 2018 is in the rearview mirror. The markets suffered a steep drop at the end of last…
What Can You Expect From the New Tax Law in 2019?
A new year is here, and with it comes a flood of year-end tax documents like W-2s, 1099s and others. Before you know it, the April 15 tax filing deadline…
What Should You Expect From a Financial Professional?
Do you work with a financial professional? Or are you considering a new relationship with one? A financial professional can be a valuable addition to your planning and strategy, providing…
Thinking Early Inheritance? 3 Tips to Consider
Thinking about giving your children or grandchildren an early inheritance? You’re not alone. A recent Merrill Lynch study of people age 50 and older found that 60 percent would prefer…
Rising Interest Rates and What They Mean for Your Retirement
For the first time in nearly a decade, interest rates are on the rise. The Federal Open Market Committee has raised the federal funds rate three times this year, with…
4 Different Types of Long-Term Care Services
Long-term care is likely to play a role in retirement for a large majority of seniors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that today’s 65-year-olds have a…
Is It Possible You Could Outlive Your Savings?
Most people dream of living a long, happy retirement. But what happens when your retirement lasts longer than you’d expected? Unfortunately, that’s a question many retirees will have to answer…
