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Mar 8, 2020

Tax Time! IRA Basics and Surprising Facts

As tax season nears, people of all ages have questions about IRAs. They may seem pretty straight-forward on the surface, but how much do you know about them? Let’s refresh your memory of IRA basics and explore some surprising facts.

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Mar 2, 2020

Time To Check Your 401(k)

The past week has seen volatility creep back into the stock market, and after a long run of positive returns, investors now have to ponder how much risk is too much. What should you do?

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Feb 24, 2020

Am I Doing This Right? Your Guide to Health Care Consumption

The health care industry is like a box of chocolates. With so many unknowns, it can be challenging to navigate the healthcare system. But remember, you do have a voice. It’s time to become an educated and engaged consumer!

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Feb 24, 2020

Who Does the Stock Market Favor? Trump or Someone Else?

There are many books and theories published around the correlation between election cycles and stock market cycles. Is it true that the stock market outperforms in an election year? We are here to debunk (or not) myths and share some facts.

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Feb 17, 2020

The Coronavirus - A Useful Reminder for Investors

While the impact of the Wuhan coronavirus may seem temporary and relatively mild, the scare does serve as a useful lesson for investors. It is a good reminder to investors to expect the unexpected and to not act impulsively.

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Feb 10, 2020

Self-directed IRA: A Different Way to Invest

Could a market correction negatively impact your retirement accounts? A self-directed IRA would provide an opportunity to incorporate non-traditional investments into your retirement portfolio, but make sure you do your research before jumping in.

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Feb 3, 2020

Defining Your Investment Outcome: Is it Possible?

Has the climb of stock prices caused investors to forget about the importance of having protection in their portfolios to guard against corrections? Maybe defined outcome investments are what you need.

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Jan 27, 2020

The Many Decisions of an Investor

You've just won $10,000. What now? It may be time to hire a professional to remove the confusion from your financial situation.

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Jan 20, 2020

Don't Wash Out with Your Tax-Loss Harvesting Strategy

You don’t need to wait until the end of the year to take advantage of tax-loss harvesting. Minimizing your tax obligation through effective tax-loss harvesting strategies can help your investment portfolio grow.

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Jan 13, 2020

What You Need to Know about the SECURE ACT

The SECURE Act was passed late last year, and it made significant changes that will impact everyone, from young families to retirees. So, how does this new law affect your IRA, minimum distributions, charitable giving, and more?

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Jan 6, 2020

What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?

Is your 2020 News Year's resolution related to your finances? A recent study shows that only 8 percent of New Year's resolutions are successful. What can you do to beat the odds and make your resolutions a reality?

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Dec 23, 2019

Bitcoin Manipulation? Buyer Beware!

When it comes to bitcoin, the latter half of this past decade provided some investors with astronomical returns and others with similar losses. What causes such volatility, and what the implications of investing in Bitcoin? Is the currency safe and viable?

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