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The S&P 500 officially entered a Bear Market this week.  What is a Bear Market? It is when the stock market falls by 20% from its peak. The path of interest rates, inflation surprises, the war in Ukraine, and overall economic sentiment are causing uncertainty to run rampant in the market.  When markets shift, particularly when they drop quickly, it’s...

Environmental, social, and governance, or ESG investing, is a way to build a more ethical portfolio based on your beliefs to make the world a better place. How this is accomplished is to eliminate certain companies or practices from a portfolio (such as oil/energy) and favoring environmentally friendly companies (such as renewable energy/solar). Funds may also underweight companies with a...

Whether you’re a serial entrepreneur or you’re just considering venturing out on your own, you need to lay a solid financial foundation before diving into the deep end. Here are three elements that can help anchor your financial plan.  #1: Lay the Financial Foundation Before launching a new business venture, it’s critical to ensure you start on solid financial footing....

Your 401(k) is an excellent tool that provides you with an enormous opportunity to save for retirement. But like any tool, you only get the maximum benefit if you use it to its full potential. Are you making the most of yours? Here are five powerful strategies to help bolster your 401k. 1. Max Your Company Match Let’s start simple—if...

Mutual funds and ETFs provide diversification at a low cost—essential to a long-term investment plan. How can these investments impact you?...

A Roth 401(k) allows you to save on an after-tax basis and can be an effective tax-planning tool both before and during retirement....

Investing in a Roth IRA presents many unique financial planning advantages that can help you reach your goals both now and in the future. Learn more about this special account today. ...

Charitable giving plays a crucial role for many retirees. Given the tumultuous impact of the coronavirus pandemic, charities and the people they serve have seen a sharp increase in the need for financial resources; and so far, many donors have risen to the task.  Fidelity charitable reported that over half of donors planned to maintain their levels of giving and...

You’ve spent decades diligently planning and saving for retirement, and while you know at some level that taxes will be deducted from your monthly retirement income, it’s often a relief to understand the ‘bottom line’ when it comes to your retirement income expectations. During your working years, proactive tax planning is a long term strategic approach to minimizing your tax...

Becoming a grandparent is a joyful experience, and the luckiest grandparents are arguably those who live close to their grandchildren. As grandparents, you play an important role in a multigenerational experience, giving your grandkids your presence, wisdom, and sometimes, financial support. Helping grandchildren with college expenses is a great way to invest in their future while easing the burden on...