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U.S. Election Trends & Possible Outcomes

As of October 19, 2020 With the election just two weeks away, the race between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is hea...

Oct 15

Feast or Famine - Q3 2020 Summary

After two radically different and extreme quarters to start the year, returns resembled a more normal, albeit optimistic, environment.

Oct 1

The Best High Yield Savings Account Offers

If you really want to put your cash to work, then consider using a high yield savings account to get as much as 10x the national average.

Aug 27

5 Common Retirement Myths

While planning is very situational, there are several concepts that are widely accepted as fact. Let's debunk some common retirement myths.

Jul 22

Find The Right 529 Savings Plan

An education savings goal is great, but the right account can make all the difference on when and whether you reach your goals.

Jul 15

Three In One - Q2 2020 Summary

As tumultuous as the first quarter of 2020 was, the second quarter was almost a perfect mirror image.

Jul 8

Increase Your Tax Refund With The Right Deductions

If you want to make the greatest impact on your tax return, then it’s important to understand above-the-line and itemized deductions.

Jun 24

What's The Difference Between a 457 Plan and 401(k) Plan?

Non-Qualified Compensation Plans can be a great offering for executives, but careful considerations are needed before participating.

Jun 17

What should I do with my pension?

Due to the mounting costs and liabilities that come with pension plans, employers commonly freeze their plans or offer a lump-sum buyout.

Jun 9

Cause For Hope or Doubt?

Even as the American economy is reopening tentatively and gradually, the markets have come back with a fast and furious rush.

May 27

Adult Children or Trust Listed as Beneficiary of Your IRA?

Due to the SECURE Act, your beneficiaries may end up with faster payouts and larger tax bills.

Apr 29

Is More Stimulus Money Coming?

Just weeks after the historic CARES Act was signed on March 27th, Congress is working to provide more money to individual Americans.

Apr 14

A Historic Quarter - Q1 2020 Summary

The first quarter of 2020—and March in particular—will forever be remembered as the time a virus brought the world to a standstill.

Apr 8

What You Should Know About COVID-19 Stimulus Checks

After weeks of negotiations, President Trump recently signed a $2 trillion dollar bipartisan stimulus plan known as the CARES Act. This A...

Mar 25

Tax Preparation Checklist

This list, while not all-inclusive, shows the most common documents needed to prepare and file your return. As your tax forms start to co...

Mar 22

Weekly Market Pulse: March 13, 2020

Commentary Last week—March 9th to be exact—was the 11th anniversary of the start of the bull market that began in 2009. Instead of celebr...

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