Finance Tips and Hidden Costs For Snowbirds

The number of snowbirds migrating to enjoy warmer temperatures, like Texas and Florida, for the winter continues to grow.
How Loss Aversion and the Sequence of Returns Impacts Us

It is far more important for investors to build a portfolio and financial plan that they can stick with through good and bad times, rather than a portfolio with the best theoretical returns.
Benefits of a Donor Advised Fund

One great option for combining charitable giving strategies and tax savings goals is a Donor Advised Fund, or DAF.
Should You Buy a Bitcoin ETF? (Video)

Check out our latest video, ‘Should You Buy a Bitcoin ETF?’ In this video, we will delve into the world of Bitcoin investment vehicles.
Can I Make A 529 Plan to Roth IRA Transfer in 2024?

To help clear up the question, “Can I Make A 529 Plan to Roth IRA Transfer in 2024?,” we put together this helpful guide.
2024 Important Tax Numbers: A Handy Guide

To help you prepare for the coming tax season next year, we’ve created the two-page 2024 Important Tax Numbers summary guide.
Reasons to be Thankful After a Volatile Year

Over the past year, investors have navigated many challenges due to interest rate swings, the banking crisis, inflation, and more.
Negotiating Your Next Mortgage

In the market for a new home? It’s no secret that the days of 2-3% mortgage rates are over. And they may not be coming back any time soon.
Should You Accept A Free Credit Lock?

Here, we’ll explore what a credit lock is, how it differs from a credit freeze, and whether or not it’s a good idea to accept a free credit lock offer.
How Middle East Conflicts Have Historically Impacted Markets

From the perspective of investors, it’s always important to separate feelings and beliefs around politics and global matters from portfolio decisions.
Social Security & Medicare Changes for 2024

The Social Security Administration recently announced that benefits for 2024 will increase by 3.2%. This is a noticeable change from the 8.7% increase seen in 2023. It marked one of the largest increases in nearly 40 years.
3rd Quarter 2023 Market Review and Commentary

Our quarterly market review and commentary – 3rd Quarter of 2023, discussing and analyzing the markets and economy in the 3rd Quarter.
What’s Up With Your Bonds? (Video)

In this video we’ll be discussing the current environment for bonds and how this all impacts your investment portfolio.
Roth IRAs / 401Ks and Why You Should Use Them (if possible)

Planning for retirement can be confusing, complicated, and a lot of times – overwhelming. One great tool that can be used to benefit retirees in the long run are Roth IRAs / Roth 401(k)s.
Understanding Social Security Benefit Taxation

Receiving Social Security benefits can be crucial for a comfortable retirement, but like almost every other form of income, these benefits are taxed by the government.