Written by Matt Boelter, Financial Advisor I started volunteering at assisted living and memory care retirement homes when I was about ten years old. I got involved because I lived in a small town and my mother was part of the care staff, but I always...
Written by Mark Jaeger, CFP® For most of the last century, people either worked their entire lives (as long as they were physically able) or else they “retired” at around age 65 and lived out their few remaining years at home in rest and relaxation. Today,...
Written by Joe Erickson, CPA The new tax law—known officially as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and signed into law in December 2017—took effect at the beginning of the 2018 tax year. Among its major adjustments, the TCJA almost doubled the standard deduction,...
Written by Mary Ann Ferreira, CFP®, CDFA™, AIF® Original article posted on Market Watch Here...
There are a lot of issues that couples need to think about when tying the knot — wedding preparations, family, and, of course, finances. Addressing personal finance and investment issues before the big day may help improve your odds of being together years later. Here...
Many investors own bonds or debt based investments as a strategy for balancing the short-term market risk historically associated with stocks.1 It's important to understand the characteristics of bonds when making decisions about how to invest. A bond is an "IOU" for money loaned by an...
Written by Mark Jaeger, ChFC®, CFP® - CCO/COO and Partner Original article posted on Market Watch here....
You may be able to use losses within your investment portfolio to help offset realized gains. If your losses exceed your gains, you can offset up to $3,000 per year of the difference against ordinary income. After factoring in federal income and capital gains taxes, the...
Your retirement plan is designed to help you meet two important objectives — beating inflation and pursuing your retirement savings goals. The challenge is finding the right mix to strive for both. Why Be Concerned With Inflation? Technically defined, inflation is the rising cost of goods and...
It's generally a good idea to review your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan at least once each year and when major life changes occur. If you haven't given your plan a thorough review within the last 12 months, now may be a good time to do...