We are getting a few questions from clients on the nature of the most recent stock market sell-off. We thought it would be a good opportunity to address these questions in our blog, so that all clients can hear our response. Let’s start with the surprise factor. Was this week’s dramatic two-day pullback unanticipated? Not […]
Caring for a disabled child requires planning for the near term and the future but understanding the best strategies to utilize can be challenging, as the rules and regulations are often complex and confusing. Thankfully, there are tools available to help caregivers put a plan in place to assist the disabled child financially, and, with […]
New year, new budget! The holidays are over, the new year has arrived, and we’ve begun a new year to meet your financial goals. Don’t let unexpected expenses derail your plans for the new year. The start of a new year is the perfect time to clear off your kitchen table and take an in-depth […]
Over the summer I wrote a blog about how the Senate and the House were independently working to change the timing of when retirees would need to start taking their Required Minimum Distributions (RMD). Over the last few weeks there’s been some news, so I thought an update was due. Secure Act Update As a […]
One of the standard topics at our meetings with clients is our market outlook. Recently I have noticed that clients are more attentive than usual to what we say. I attribute this to all the noisy headlines that do more to confuse than clarify where the economy is headed. Clients are feeling they have a […]
On May 23rd the House of Representatives passed a bill “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” or SECURE for short. While the name is a little zany, this bill would make some of the biggest changes to retirement policy in over 10 years. The bill is expected to get fast-tracked in the Senate, as […]
Several clients have asked if we are happy with our move to Fidelity Investments. Our response has been that we couldn’t be more pleased with the changes we have seen since we transitioned custodians nineteen months ago. Fidelity has more than met our objectives to reduce client fees (low or free trading costs) and to […]
Over the summer there was an interesting IRS ruling that was spurred by a single company trying to provide a unique perk to their employees. Record low unemployment has resulted in a challenge for companies to find and keep qualified candidates, especially recent graduates. In an effort to attract and retain these folks, one company […]
As the calendar turns to 2014, many folks use the month of January to review their retirement balances and see how their accounts have grown. Whether it’s the cold weather that makes people pay more attention or a derivative of a new year’s…
If you’re nearing retirement, or settling in to your new retirement routine, chances are you’ve considered downsizing. Whether you’re looking to take advantage of mortgage savings, a warmer climate, or adding a second home, downsizing can be an integral part of your desired lifestyle in retirement. Downsizing is defined as the liquidation – or selling […]
