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Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

2024-12-26T17:37:49-08:00

Few events are more stressful and disruptive than an unexpected job loss or layoff. For many, it’s a hit not just to finances but also to confidence and sense of self. You're not alone if you’ve been laid off—or if the idea is an all-consuming concern. According to a November 2024 MarketWatch survey, 70% of [...]

Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss2024-12-26T17:37:49-08:00

Can I Create a Roth IRA if I’m Over the Income Limit?

2024-12-26T16:52:05-08:00

Yes, you might be able to create a Roth individual retirement account (IRA) if you’re over the income limit. This strategy involves converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. The idea, often referred to as a “backdoor Roth conversion,” is sometimes used by individuals whose incomes exceed the current limits for direct Roth IRA [...]

Can I Create a Roth IRA if I’m Over the Income Limit?2024-12-26T16:52:05-08:00

Doggy Pay Care – Budgeting for Pet Care

2024-10-10T14:13:04-07:00

Creating a Budget for Dog Parenthood Are you thinking about bringing a loyal, frisbee-chasing, treat-seeking, sock-stealing, face-licking, tail-wagging, bed-cuddling Canis familiaris into your life? If so, you’re in good company. According to Forbes Advisor, 65.1 million U.S. households own a dog, making it the most popular pet by far (cats are second, at 46.5 million [...]

Doggy Pay Care – Budgeting for Pet Care2024-10-10T14:13:04-07:00

Unravelling the Rising Cost of Living

2024-10-10T09:46:24-07:00

Understanding What Drives Higher Prices Can Help Improve Retirement Planning According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey, 83% of workers are concerned that the higher cost of living will make it harder to save as much as they want toward retirement. If you’re like most retirement savers, you’ve likely had concerns [...]

Unravelling the Rising Cost of Living2024-10-10T09:46:24-07:00

Roth or Regular? Your 401k or IRA Choices

2024-10-10T09:28:32-07:00

Taking Advantage of a Roth Contribution Option Can Give You Some Flexibility in Retirement According to Vanguard’s “How America Saves 2024,” 82% of employers offer a Roth 401(k) option in addition to a traditional, or regular, 401(k) option. However, just 17% of employees contribute to a Roth. If you have access to a Roth 401(k) [...]

Roth or Regular? Your 401k or IRA Choices2024-10-10T09:28:32-07:00

How to Identify Investment Scams

2024-05-09T14:45:43-07:00

Bernard Madoff Based on the FBI’s most recent internet crime report, investment fraud saw a 38% increase in 2023 with losses accruing up to $4.57 billion dollars. It is important to note that the FBI has seen investment scam losses increase exponentially since 2020, showing no signs of slowing down. Cybercriminals are relying [...]

How to Identify Investment Scams2024-05-09T14:45:43-07:00

Are You Saving Enough for Retirement?

2023-11-20T15:10:31-08:00

Whether you’re 23 or 35, it’s important to know whether you are saving enough for your retirement. There is no time like the present to ensure you are allocating enough funds to your retirement account. With folks routinely living into their 80s and 90s, it’s more important than ever to ensure your money lasts [...]

Are You Saving Enough for Retirement?2023-11-20T15:10:31-08:00

Is India the New China?

2023-09-25T14:02:21-07:00

India has emerged as a compelling economic growth story and an increasingly attractive alternative to China within the emerging markets complex. A growing population with a robust and young workforce, significant infrastructure spending, and an ongoing digital transformation have been key catalysts to India’s outperformance over China. India has also benefited from the de-globalization [...]

Is India the New China?2023-09-25T14:02:21-07:00

Tax Changes Coming for 2025

2023-09-22T10:51:23-07:00

Hold onto your hats, folks, because big tax changes are making their grand entrance! Spoiler Alert: taxes are going up! Guess what? Starting in 2025, prescription drug prices are getting a bit of a makeover. Picture this: a fancy price cap on prescription meds! If you're on Medicare, here's the lowdown: they're proposing a [...]

Tax Changes Coming for 20252023-09-22T10:51:23-07:00

Certified Financial Planner Adds to Virtue Team

2024-02-22T15:33:13-08:00

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 [...]

Certified Financial Planner Adds to Virtue Team2024-02-22T15:33:13-08:00
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