10 Apr Should You Speed Up Your Retirement Plans?
According to a March 2021 survey, an estimated 2.8 million Americans ages 55 and older decided to file for Social Security benefits earlier than they expected because of COVID-19. This...
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10 Apr Going Green: A Fast-Growing Corner of the Global Bond Market
Green bonds are debt instruments that corporations and governments can use exclusively to finance major climate-related or eco-friendly initiatives. Global issuance of green bonds reached a record $523 billion in...
10 Apr Home Prices Have Risen at Record Pace
U.S. home prices rose 20% during the 12 months ending in August 2021 as buyer demand far exceeded the supply of dwellings for sale. This was the largest annual price...
10 Apr If You Drive but Don’t Own a Car, Consider Non-Owner Insurance
If you don't own a vehicle but regularly rent or borrow one, you might consider purchasing non-owner car insurance. This type of liability insurance provides coverage when you're driving a...
10 Apr Annuity Income: Annuitization vs. Lifetime Withdrawal
During your working years, you're accustomed to living on an income from your job. When you retire, the income from employment ends. Social Security provides a steady income, but it...
24 Mar Breaking Down the Gender Wage Gap
Women who worked full-time earned just 82 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2020. Women also earned less than men in almost all of the 350 occupations tracked...
22 Mar Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible
March 22nd is World Water Day 2022! Started in 1993, this annual United Nations observance celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe...
24 Feb Does your plan support your happiness?
I heard this quote recently and it got me thinking. We talk a lot about money in the financial industry; how much do you want to earn, how much income will...
24 Feb Social Security Credits
When am I eligible for Social Security? A lot of my clients are travelers, and some have traveled to work here. A question that sometimes comes up is, when am I...
23 Feb Charitable Giving Can Be a Family Affair
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As families grow in size and overall wealth, a desire to "give back" often becomes a priority. Cultivating philanthropic values can help foster responsibility and a sense of purpose among...