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Age and risk tolerance key to mastering asset allocation

2018-01-30T17:32:19-08:00

Is your portfolio age-appropriate?   Part art, part science, asset allocation is the mix of a portfolio's stocks, bonds and other investments that can help it meet a particular goal. In an oft-cited study, Brinson, Hood and Beebower noted that asset allocation—not investment acumen or market timing—accounts for more than 90 percent of an [...]

Age and risk tolerance key to mastering asset allocation2018-01-30T17:32:19-08:00

2018 Market Outlook: Return of the Business Cycle

2018-01-22T18:26:53-08:00

Over the past 8 years, extraordinarily accommodative monetary policy has served as the primary catalyst for spurring continued economic growth in the U.S. and around the globe. Although the economic expansion has delivered steady gross domestic product (GDP) growth, consistent returns for the broad stock market, and an improving job market, the expansion itself has been lackluster. While we’re still set in [...]

2018 Market Outlook: Return of the Business Cycle2018-01-22T18:26:53-08:00

Investment Implications of the New Tax Law

2018-01-08T18:22:37-08:00

After more than a year of political posturing and investor anticipation, Congress finally approved a $1.5 trillion tax cut, the most sweeping U.S. fiscal overhaul since 1986.   The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law by President Trump last Friday, December 22, meeting his pledge to deliver tax reform [...]

Investment Implications of the New Tax Law2018-01-08T18:22:37-08:00

Surviving the Holiday Spending Season … Debt Free

2017-11-29T00:57:46-08:00

During this holiday season, avoid a credit card crunch and the dangerous pitfall of spending money earmarked for other goals, such as retirement. As the traditional giving season approaches, there is one important item to add to your to do list: Create a holiday budget. Before the gift shopping and wrapping begins, take [...]

Surviving the Holiday Spending Season … Debt Free2017-11-29T00:57:46-08:00

Does Your Portfolio Reflect Your Risk Tolerance?

2017-11-20T17:46:59-08:00

Smart investors understand all types of risk -- and use that knowledge to their advantage. When it comes to investing, many people associate risk with losing money. But investing entails different types of risk. Understanding each type -- and the potential return associated with your retirement portfolio -- can help you determine whether your investments [...]

Does Your Portfolio Reflect Your Risk Tolerance?2017-11-20T17:46:59-08:00

Do You Need Travel Insurance?

2017-11-06T22:07:46-08:00

Travel Insurance is offered by many providers and readily available but do you need it? Whether you need travel insurance is likely to depend on your level of coverage from existing homeowner's, medical, automobile, and life insurance policies. In many instances, travel insurance may duplicate coverage that you already have. Travel insurance is likely to include [...]

Do You Need Travel Insurance?2017-11-06T22:07:46-08:00

Diversification: A Big Word, With Bigger Investment Implications

2017-11-06T21:21:41-08:00

When investing, don't put all of your eggs in one basket. Use diversification to manage risk and potentially enhance performance. In today's market environment, diversification is more important than ever.(1) But what is the thinking behind this big word? The process of diversifying -- or dividing your money among different types of investments -- is [...]

Diversification: A Big Word, With Bigger Investment Implications2017-11-06T21:21:41-08:00

Distributions and Rollovers: What You Need to Know About Roth 401(k)s

2017-09-26T02:48:43-07:00

The Roth 401(k) incorporates features of both Roth IRAs and traditional 401(k) plans. This article looks at rules governing distributions and rollovers that are unique to Roth plans. The Roth 401(k) resembles the Roth IRA, in that contributions are made with after-tax dollars and qualified withdrawals can be made tax free. But, as the name [...]

Distributions and Rollovers: What You Need to Know About Roth 401(k)s2017-09-26T02:48:43-07:00

Long-term Investment Success: Time

2017-09-26T02:23:30-07:00

Sticking to a sensible strategy potentially beats market timing. When the markets drop, sometimes investors panic, selling at or near a market bottom. Then they wait too long to get back in once the market recovers. More often than not, these investors make “market timing” decisions based more on emotion than logic. Much [...]

Long-term Investment Success: Time2017-09-26T02:23:30-07:00

What Is the Difference Between Disability Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance?

2017-09-26T01:14:26-07:00

Understanding the difference between Disability Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance and how it impacts your financial plan is critical to your success. Disability insurance addresses lost wages that stem from an inability to work. Long-term care insurance, in contrast, addresses expenses associated with medical care provided to you in your home, a nursing home, a [...]

What Is the Difference Between Disability Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance?2017-09-26T01:14:26-07:00
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