Market uncertainty is the rule—not the exception. Interest rate hikes, inflation pressures, and political noise aren’t going away anytime soon. If you’re nearing or in…
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Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for Market Volatility?
International Diversification: Looking Beyond the S&P 500
“Valuation changes rewarding cheap stocks and punishing expensive ones is one of the most powerfully recurring features of global equity markets.” – Dan Rasmussen, The Humble Investor In the spring of 2023, Larry Summers, former US. Secretary of the Treasury,...
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Springtime signals renewal—a perfect opportunity not only to clean your home but to tidy up your finances as well. Add these tasks to your list…
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Avoid RMD Pitfalls: Smart Strategies for Retirees
If you’re nearing retirement or already enjoying it, you’ve likely heard about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). But for many, the mention of RMDs brings a…
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The Best Age to Start Social Security
When it comes to retirement, few decisions feel as weighty as when to claim Social Security. Do you take it early and lock in a…
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Estate Planning 101: Should You Choose a Will or a Living Trust?
Estate planning might not be the most exciting topic, but it’s one of the most thoughtful ways to protect your family’s future. Whether you want…
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Probable Probabilities
“The biggest risk is always what no one sees coming, because if no one sees it coming, no one’s prepared for it; and if no…
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To Convert or Not Convert? Roth is the Question
Just as diversification is important in investing, it’s equally important in retirement planning. By diversifying your assets across different types of accounts—taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free—you…
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Understanding Safe Withdrawal Rates
One of the key considerations in retirement planning is determining a safe withdrawal rate – the pace at which you can draw down your savings…
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Rush to Riches
“Slow success builds character. Fast success builds ego.” Ratan Tata, former chair of Tata Group A young golfer approaches her swing coach and asks, “How…
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