Hedging Against Inflation in Your Portfolio
Rising inflation is a concern among investors. Here are five ways to protect your investments. Over the past year, investors have become increasingly worried about how inflation might impact their portfolios. One measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), climbed to 7.5 percent in January, its highest level in four decades. Supply chain issues,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Long-Term Care Insurance
Let’s talk about long-term care (or LTC) insurance. Do you have it? Do you need it? It might not seem pressing if you’re not facing any health concerns right now, but most will likely benefit from it at some point. In this video, we’re going to make the case for why you need it and…
Read MoreThe Benefits and Risks of Income Investing
Income investing is a strategy that seeks to provide investors with passive income from the assets they hold. This strategy may be attractive to people working toward financial independence or who need a predictable stream of income in retirement. Investors looking to embark on an income investment strategy may consider adding dividend stocks, bonds, and…
Read MoreRising Interest Rates
Did you know that consumer prices climbed 6.8 percent in November from the past year – the quickest pace of increase since 1982? Inflation is real and the Federal Reserve is about to take action. The federal funds rate (currently set at zero) is expected to be increased three times in 2022. Let’s talk about…
Read MoreWhy You Need an Evolving Financial Plan
Financial planning is not a set-it-and-forget-it activity. Rather, financial plans are ever-evolving based on your changing life circumstances. Your goals and priorities may shift as your career evolves and big changes like marriage, having a child, or getting a new job may warrant adjustments to your long-term plan. Here is a look at the situations…
Read MoreBuilding A Socially Responsible Investment Portfolio
Our values impact the ways in which we shop, socialize, and even invest. When it comes to investments, more and more people are wanting to invest in companies with whom they share values. In this video we will discuss one of the more simple approaches: Socially Responsible Investing (or SRI). What is SRI (or Socially…
Read MoreHow 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 More4 Tips to Saving Money This Holiday Season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is easy to go a bit overboard when it comes to holiday spending. In this video, I want to walk you through 4 tips that can help get you through the holidays without breaking the bank. 1. Set A Spending Limit Give your future self some peace of…
Read MoreTax Planning Strategies to Consider Before 2022
As the year end approaches, we wanted to share with you important tax strategies to consider, which may help you save on your taxes–now and in the future. Watch this video for a quick summary of the year-end tax tips. Here are the year-end tax planning tips to consider: 1. Potential benefits of converting to…
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…
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