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Asset Location vs Asset Allocation

June 17, 2024

I came across the topic of “Asset Location vs. Asset Allocation” a few weeks ago when I was reading, and knowing how similar they sound,...

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Asset Location vs Asset Allocation

What are “Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs),” and how do these affect me?

June 10, 2024

Often, in the financial world, terminology can be used that the average person may not understand or have a firm grasp on what is being...

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What are “Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs),” and how do these affect me?

It’s a Risky Business, or is it?

June 10, 2024

When you think about risk, do you immediately think of the probability that some unfavorable outcome will occur? Most of us do. However,...

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It’s a Risky Business, or is it?

WMWM College Planning Update: June 2024

June 3, 2024

Along with the final high school transcript sent to the college committed to, students who have been placed on wait-lists might send a...

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WMWM College Planning Update:  June 2024

Roth IRAs and Backdoor Roth IRA Contributions

June 3, 2024

What is a Roth IRA A Roth IRA is an investment vehicle that allows people to save for retirement using after-tax dollars. Those dollars...

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Roth IRAs and Backdoor Roth IRA Contributions

Alternative Investments – Private Credit

June 3, 2024

Once again, we delve deeper into the world of alternative investments. So far on our journey, we’ve explored REITs, Structured notes, and...

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Alternative Investments – Private Credit

Selling Your Small Business

May 28, 2024

Are you thinking about selling your small business and sailing into the sunset?  Have you poured blood, sweat, and tears into your small...

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Selling Your Small Business

Alternative Investments – Private Equity

May 28, 2024

Once again, we delve deeper into the world of alternative investments. This large class of investments has many unique characteristics...

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Alternative Investments – Private Equity

Understanding the Relationship Between S&P 500 Earnings and Stock Prices

May 27, 2024

The S&P 500 earnings refer to the aggregate earnings of the companies included in the S&P 500 index.

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Understanding the Relationship Between S&P 500 Earnings and Stock Prices

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) – The Triple Tax Advantage Account

May 20, 2024

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have emerged as a popular option for individuals and families seeking to manage healthcare expenses more...

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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) – The Triple Tax Advantage Account

Alternative investments – Structured notes

May 20, 2024

Last week, we defined alternative investments and explored one of the most common products within this category: REITs. If you would like...

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Alternative investments – Structured notes

Retirement Plans for a Small Business Owner

May 13, 2024

Owning a small business is a rewarding investment Americans can make.  Ideally, you get to work for yourself, set your hours, do what you...

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Retirement Plans for a Small Business Owner

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trusts

May 13, 2024

Alternative Investment Class In a previous post, we explored Dave’s recommended four asset class selections for your investments: growth,...

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REIT – Real Estate Investment Trusts

RSU's Giving You The Blues?

May 6, 2024

This is a quick primer on Stock Options such as RSUs and RSOs.

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RSU's Giving You The Blues?

Correlation of Assets in Your Portfolio

May 6, 2024

Not Samesies For most of you reading this article, you likely have a portfolio with a mix of bonds and stocks. This is a common portfolio...

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Correlation of Assets in Your Portfolio

The benefit of buying off-season

May 6, 2024

Happy Mother’s Day! Congrats Grad! If you haven't already, you will hear and see these things very soon. You will also start to see many...

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The benefit of buying off-season

What is the Volatility Index, and how does it impact investments?

April 29, 2024

Understanding the Vix The VIX, also known as the CBOE Volatility Index, is a widely watched indicator in the financial world. It's not a...

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What is the Volatility Index, and how does it impact investments?

Donor Advised Funds: One Way to Optimize Your Giving

April 29, 2024

Do you have charitable intent?  Maybe you are already an active donor.  Do you generate a high annual income and want to take advantage...

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Donor Advised Funds: One Way to Optimize Your Giving

The Phases of Retirement

April 22, 2024

Work Graduation! Congratulations! You’ve graduated from work! You’ve probably gone through numerous graduations by now, but none as...

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The Phases of Retirement

Old 401k rollovers - What to do with them

April 22, 2024

One of the most used tools on our tool belt when helping clients is a 401(k) Rollover. This is a way to move an account without incurring...

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Old 401k rollovers - What to do with them
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