Most Americans know the fundamentals of good health: exercise, proper diet, sufficient sleep, regular check-ups, and no smoking or excessive alcohol. Yet, despite this knowledge, changing existing behaviors can be difficult. Look no further than the New Year Resolution, 80% of which fail by February.1 Generally, negative motivations are...
If you are not contributing to your health savings account (HSA), you miss out on a great way to save for health care expenses now and during retirement. HSAs allow you to save money tax-free through payroll deduction. Like traditional investments, some HSAs provide fund choices to increase accumulations With...
Experiencing the death of a loved one and what can financially happen if not appropriately planned for is an unfortunate reality for many. Not having protection through insurance and legal documents can turn a tragic situation into a financial crisis. Having safeguards in place provides your family with the...
If you are working from home and receiving a paycheck during this pandemic, consider yourself lucky despite your confinement to one place. Most of us haven’t had the experience of our personal and work lives forcibly intertwine due to a large-scale public health emergency. Remote work is not something...
The CARES Act (The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) became law on March 27th, 2020, and contains significant legislation for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) for those over age 70 ½ who have already started RMD. Under previous IRS distribution laws, a minimum distribution from a pre-tax retirement...
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After months of verbal threats between the EU, China and the US, tariffs, and counter-tariffs started in July 2018, leaving American consumers and investors wondering how much of an impact it will have on them. Already three months into the trade war, consumers are not swaying from buying imports despite...
Reasons to Avoid 401(k) Loans Many 401(k) plans offer the option to take a loan against a portion of your 401(k) balance. This might seem like an easy source of funds to tap for various reasons, but with exception of a dire emergency you should think twice about borrowing...
How to Succeed in a Failing Stock Market The start of 2016 has not been a good one for investors to say the least. Through the middle of January, the swift, sharp decline was the worst start to a new year ever. Even experienced investors and financial advisors find...
The Fiduciary Standard In the investment world, there are two different standards that Investment Advisors and Broker Dealers must follow. Many people consider the advice that they receive from both parties as similar, but there are differences that most may not know. This article focuses on the company that...