Social Security Payment Increases - 2023
The next round of Social Security checks are scheduled to go out in February. Social Security recipients will continue to see bigger...
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- Jan 12
- 1 min
Secure Act 2.0 Legislative Changes to be Aware of...
At the end of December, legislation was enacted passing The Secure Act 2.0. This was in addition to the previously implemented 2020...
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- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Roth IRA Conversions
What are your choices? What are the benefits? If you own an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), perhaps you have heard about Roth IRA...
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- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Your Year-End Financial Checklist
Aspects of your financial life to review as the year closes. The end of the year can help remind us of last-minute things we need to...
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- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
2022 Contribution Limits
Is it time to contribute more? Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. This week, the Internal Revenue...
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- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
When Bad News Is Good News
A surprising reaction to tapered bond purchases Financial markets can be challenging to understand. But when markets enter a “bad news is...
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- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
The Social Security Administration Announces 2022 COLA
5.9% is the biggest COLA increase in decades On October 13, 2021, the Social Security Administration (SSA) officially announced that...
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- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
End-of-the-Year Money Moves
Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2021 What has changed for you in 2021? For some, this year has been as...
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- Oct 27, 2021
- 4 min
Annual Financial To-Do List
Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for the coming...
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- Sep 20, 2021
- 2 min
The Best, the Brightest, and Inflation
The Fed may be ready to alter course If you are feeling a bit confused about the direction of inflation, you’re in good company. Some of...
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- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
The Need for Power of Attorney
POAs and other advanced directives are becoming more important The point of the POA. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal instrument that...
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- Sep 20, 2021
- 2 min
October Is Financial Planning Month
Six areas of personal finance to review When training to become a financial professional, much of our course work centers on the six...
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
Mixed Signals on Inflation
What to know as markets look forward Are you having a tough time keeping track of inflation's mixed signals? You’re not alone. Consumer...
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 3 min
FAFSA Simplification Act
Learn how legislative changes can help you finance your loved one’s education As a parent or grandparent, you know firsthand the...
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- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
The Wall of Worry
You've got plenty of choices these days Have you ever heard the Wall Street expression, "markets climb a wall of worry?" It's the idea...
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- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
A Roaring Start to Earnings Season
Favorable forecasts lead analysts to raise their projections for the year ahead Corporate earnings season has begun, and the results are...
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- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
A 6.1% Bump in Social Security?
COLA and Social Security The news keeps getting better for Social Security recipients. It's now projected that benefits will increase...
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- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement Plan Rollovers
Should you withdraw and reinvest your retirement plan money while you are still on the job? Did you know you may be able to take your...
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- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
The Fed Acknowledges Inflation
As inflation climbs, the Fed reacts At its June meeting, the Federal Reserve confirmed what many of us have suspected for some time:...
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- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
Economic Lessons from Used-Car Inflation
Various factors drive used car prices Inflation is defined as the general upward price movement of goods and services in an economy. The...
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