A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List John and Mary are nearing retirement and they have a lot of items on their bucket list. Longer life expectancies mean John and Mary may need to prepare for two or even three decades of retirement. How should they position their money?1 One approach is to [...]
A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance The ownership structure of a condominium unit is different from that of a single family house. Here’s what you need to know when purchasing insurance for your condo.1 1. Understand the Master Policy Since the ownership of all common areas is shared with other condo owners, the association of [...]
Check Off Your Insurance Check-Up: An Insurance Coverage Checklist Insurance is one of the most crucial components of financial well-being, even though you may not necessarily receive an actual payout from a policy. Many things in life are especially valuable, such as your time, your health, your home, and even your life. Insurance can [...]
Welcome Ross Allen, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Plan Manager, LPL Financial In his role as Plan Manager at LPL Financial, Ross supports Virtue Wealth Management where he assists in developing and executing comprehensive financial plans. As a member of the LPL Paraplanning Services team, Ross partners with advisors to deliver financial planning support by [...]
The Debt Ceiling – My favorite client FAQs There’s a lot of talk about the Debt Ceiling. What is the Debt Ceiling and should we be scared that the US is coming up quickly on our debt ceiling? What is the debt ceiling? The debt limit, also known as the debt ceiling, is the total [...]
Many investors have more than one investment account. They have a 401k at work, an IRA, a Roth IRA, and one or more non-retirement investment accounts. How you name each one is very important. That’s called Asset Titling. Correctly titling your asset accounts can help ensure that your property and investments are passed down [...]
Pay It Forward - Teach Your Kids About Money & Kiddie Roth IRA! Looking To Teach a Child Some Important Money Lessons? Consider a Roth Custodial IRA. You started early and have saved hard in your 401(k). You’ve also paid close attention to your investing strategy over the years. And you definitely understand the [...]
Online Scams are Growing The 2022 holiday gift season is now in the rear-view mirror. If you’re like many other people, chances are you did a good amount of shopping online. After all, online shopping can be easy and fun. But unfortunately, there are many scammers who want to steal your identity and money. [...]
Financial Planning - The Big Picture for You and Your Family Do you picture yourself owning a new home...starting a business... or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag. That's where financial planning comes in. Financial planning is [...]
As college costs are expected to continue climbing, let me help you plan for your child's education expenses. Life insurance can be vital in helping you save college funds for your children. Whether you're there or not. I’ll help you determine how much you’ll need for your child’s education fund. Here are some benefits of [...]
