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Financial Planning for Women
Financial planning may present different challenges for women as opposed to men for various reasons. Knowing these challenges, when and if they are likely to occur is crucial for women
Thoughts on the Government Shutdown
Lawmakers in Washington failed to reach an agreement on legislation to fund federal government operations for the new fiscal year. As of October 1st, the U.S. government effectively shut down
Saving Is Not Enough
Saving Is Not Enough. After two financial crises occurring almost back to back during the “lost decade,” investors have every right to be risk-averse, hesitant, angry, or distrustful. The problem
To Trust or Not to Trust
Investors make significant efforts to maintain a disciplined saving approach throughout their lives in order to meet long-term financial goals such as retirement, saving for children’s education, or passing an
Your Money & The Markets in August
A repertoire of mixed economic news seemed to be the main theme of July. On the bearish front, employment growth decelerated and construction spending fell. Adding to this sentiment were
The Costs of Financial Procrastination
The Costs of Financial Procrastination. Retirement usually doesn’t start until you’re in your 60s but there is a good reason to start saving much sooner. The earlier you contribute to
Your Money & the Markets in June
The markets went through a lot of turmoil in June, as stronger economic reports were offset by fears of the Fed tapering its bond-buying programs. Home prices, employment reports, and
Measuring Fear in the Markets
Fear is a basic emotion that all human beings experience when feeling threatened or uncertain. Fear can be caused by many things, from being afraid of losing a loved one,
New Market Highs? Interest Rate Fears? Now What?
In recent meetings with clients, the common question we hear is, “Where are we headed now that the markets have reached new all-time highs?” The obvious follow-up questions are: What
Whose Side are Financial Advisors On?
The April 23 PBS Frontline episode was the most-watched edition of the news magazine since the presidential elections—and with good reason. Titled “The Retirement Gamble,” it tapped in to a
The Economy in May
Economic data, corporate earnings, and corporate forecasts continued to be a mixed bag even as the S&P 500 rallied past 1,600 in April. Markets reacted favorably when central banks made
Self-Employed? Not Sure What The Self-Employment Tax Is? Read here!
If you thought that running a successful business on your own was hard enough already, think again. As a self-employed individual, defined by the IRS as someone who operates a