Retirement Planning
How Diversifying Your Portfolio Can Mitigate Risk
Risk is an inherent part of investing. After all, no one can control the losses or gains of a particular asset, sector, or the market as a whole. But you can take steps to manage your risk by diversifying your portfolio. Here’s a look at what diversification is, why it matters, and how to do…
Read MoreEvaluating Your Executive Stock Options
As part of your compensation package, your company might offer you stock options to supplement your salary. While they can be a valuable form of compensation, they also leave you with plenty of decisions to make about how and when to use them. It’s important to understand the ins and outs of stock options to…
Read MoreThe Unique Advantages of Health Savings Accounts
You’ve probably heard the term “Health Savings Account” or “HSA” before. What is it? Why is it valuable? In this video, we’ll discuss the unique advantages it can have for you and your family. What is a health savings account and how do you qualify? A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account…
Read More4 Risks That Can Impact Your Retirement
Even with careful planning and diligent saving, some parts of retirement planning are out of your control. Here’s a look at four common retirement risks and how to address them. 1. Longer Life Expectancy There are many benefits to living longer, but it also means carefully considering strategies to avoid outliving your savings. You are…
Read More5 Tips for Reviewing an Early Retirement Offer
You’ve spent years planning and saving for your retirement. And then, out of the blue, your employer hands you an early retirement offer that could change everything. An early retirement, or “voluntary severance,” offer is a financial incentive to resign that an employer may offer to senior employees when they need to reduce payroll costs.…
Read MoreDiscover All That Life Insurance Can Offer
If your emotions tend to become solemn when you consider life insurance, we get it. Many of us only think of life insurance as a tool to support our families if we were to unexpectedly pass away — and none of us wants to think about that. But the reality is life insurance can be…
Read More3 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Financial Advisor
When it comes to your financial future, finding the right advisor is a major life decision that can impact the trajectory of your finances throughout your lifetime. Finding the right person can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. That said, here are three questions you should always ask. 1. What are your credentials? Our industry…
Read MoreLife Insurance As An Asset Class
When asked to list out the different assets that they own, people typically respond with real estate, vehicles, retirement accounts, bank accounts, and other investments. And sometimes they forget to list life insurance policies. Life insurance, as an asset class, can come in very handy, especially for higher-income earners. It’s one of the only places…
Read MoreBreaking Down IRAs
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are a type of tax-advantaged account that can help you boost your retirement savings. The most common IRAs you’ll choose from are traditional and Roth IRAs. Both are designed for long-term growth, but there are some key differences, including how your contributions are taxed and when you can withdraw funds. Here…
Read MoreSECURE Act 2.0: What Changes Can We Expect?
There is another bill making the rounds in Congress called the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021. It has been nicknamed the SECURE Act 2.0. What changes could we see if this second act passes? IRA owners will be able to wait until the age of 75 to begin taking their Required Minimum Distributions…
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