Market Commentary: Stocks Still in a Sweet Spot Despite Modest Declines
Stocks Still in a Sweet Spot The S&P 500 was down for the second consecutive week last week, but even combined declines were modest at just -0.3%. A pause is normal and even healthy for a bull market. In addition, several signs continue to indicate an overall healthy market. Year-to-dat …
16 Charts (and Tables) to Know This Election Year
“Americans will always do the right thing – after they’ve tried everything else.” -Winston Churchill With Super Tuesday now in the books, the fact that we have a presidential election coming this November is getting very real. Although we aren’t going to predict who will be our next preside …
Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – Two Keys to the Economy
We’re still seeing positive signs related to inflation and productivity. Can investors remain optimistic on these two fronts? Hear what Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese have to say. Highlights include: Inflation has been hol …
Your Money
MoreTax Planning for the Start of a New Year
Tax season is upon us, but you can start 2024 off on the right foot with tax planning tips and strategies presented by Mike Valenti, Director, Tax Planning and Tom Fridrich, Carson Group Manager & Sr. Wealth Planner in our Tax Planning for the Start of a New Year webinar, now available …
Tax Law Changes that Could Affect Your Return This Tax Season
By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP®, Director of Tax Planning It’s that time of year again! W-2s, 1099s and mortgage statements have been to hit your mailbox: a daily reminder that it is, once again, Tax Season.
Can You Benefit From The Power of Tax Loss Harvesting?
Taxes are an adversary of anyone’s financial well-being. We must all pay our fair share of taxes, but at the same time there are strategies you should be aware of that may assist you in lowering the financial impact. One such strategy, tax loss harvesting, can be transformative in the pro …
2024 Calendar: Key Tasks & Financial Dates
Tackle 2024 with this month-by-month financial task list. We’ve also included important dates so you won’t miss key deadlines.
Your Business
MoreLife Insurance for Business and Estate Planning
By Matt Lewis, CLTC, Vice President, Insurance Life insurance is designed to provide for your loved ones after your death, giving you peace of mind that their financial needs will be met without your income. But life insurance can benefit your financial planning in many other ways.
Building Your Ideal Business Succession Plan
By Odaro Aisueni, CFP®, Wealth Planning Administrator As a small business owner, you’re likely so immersed in the routine functions of your business that you haven’t yet put much thought into the day you leave it behind. In fact, most small business owners have so much purpose t …
Succession Planning for Your Business
The hit show Succession on HBO has shown all business owners the importance of having a succession plan. Although the company started by the Roy family, Waystar Royco, is a multi-billion dollar company, many of the challenges faced by them as a business and a family is things that n …
Business Succession Planning Checklist
You remember your first day of business. But what about your last day? Succession planning is more complex than it may seem. Our guide walks you through the details.
Your Retirement
More4 Moves You Can Make with Your Old 401(k)
By Matt Kory, Vice President, Retirement Programs Changing careers is an emotional move – there’s excitement for the new opportunity, sadness about leaving your favorite coworkers behind, depression if you weren’t ready to leave, worry about how to financially bridge the unemployment …
Your Retirement Planning Starter Pack
Although there are some basic guidelines, your financial life is as unique as your fingerprint. Your lifestyle, goals, family situation, risk tolerance and even your wildest dreams will give a unique signature to your portfolio. Let’s look at a few of the starting points today for a healthy …
Yes, You Can Make a Solid Long-Term Care Plan: Here’s How and Why It’s Important
By Matt Lewis, CLTC®, Vice President, Insurance In today’s world it’s fair to say that most reasonable people believe they are going to live a long life. And when you live a long life, it’s also fair to say that sooner or later, we’re going to need some form of care.
7 Important Retirement Savings Topics for 2023
See the topics that are important to keep in mind as you navigate the various individual and employer-sponsored plans that may be available to you.
Your Legacy
MoreHow Estate and Gift Taxes Can Impact Your Financial Plan
Tom Fridrich, JD, CLU, ChFC®, Manager and Senior Wealth Planner Giving something you own to someone else. It’s a simple, human act – one that seems like it shouldn’t take too much planning to do it correctly. But when does gifting become a tax issue? What do you need to consider about gifti …
What Are You Paying Your Advisor, Do You Know?
Financial Services is littered with jargon and many firms rely on smoke and mirrors to confuse you so you cannot discern what you are paying your advisor. You should be able to discern what your costs are relatively easily. One of the very first things we share with families when we are exp …
The Growing Need for Black Financial Planners
In recent times, African Americans have been increasingly becoming more financially literate, and as such, the need for financial advisors and planners who understand the unique cultural and financial challenges of this group has grown. African American financial planners are essenti …
A Guide to Gifting to Your Heirs
Gifting to your loved ones now or posthumously each carries their own positives and negatives as they relate to your estate plan, taxes, your goals and your legacy.
Your Freedom
MoreThe Growing Need for Black Financial Planners
In recent times, African Americans have been increasingly becoming more financially literate, and as such, the need for financial advisors and planners who understand the unique cultural and financial challenges of this group has grown. African American financial planners are essenti …
Changing the Game: Embracing Life Beyond the Field
When Athletes reach their ultimate goal and make it to the league, they often receive large sums of money in exchange for their talents and skills. However, this access to newly found wealth doesn’t necessarily mean that they are financially literate. Many pro athletes go bankr …
Destined to Serve
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Many of us embark on a journey with a clear vision of what we want to become, only to discover that destiny has other plans in store for us. Such was the case for me when my dreams of becoming a professional athlete were not realized. H …
When Shifting Goals Mean Shifting Plans
Your financial plan shouldn't look the same at 55 as it did when you were 35, right? So how do you know when it's time to adjust your plan?
Market & Investments
MoreMarket Commentary: Stocks Still in a Sweet Spot Despite Modest Declines
Stocks Still in a Sweet Spot The S&P 500 was down for the second consecutive week last week, but even combined declines were modest at just -0.3%. A pause is normal and even healthy for a bull market. In addition, several signs continue to indicate an overall healthy market. Year-to-dat …
16 Charts (and Tables) to Know This Election Year
“Americans will always do the right thing – after they’ve tried everything else.” -Winston Churchill With Super Tuesday now in the books, the fact that we have a presidential election coming this November is getting very real. Although we aren’t going to predict who will be our next preside …
Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – Two Keys to the Economy
We’re still seeing positive signs related to inflation and productivity. Can investors remain optimistic on these two fronts? Hear what Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese have to say. Highlights include: Inflation has been hol …
2024 Market Outlook Report
Will the bull market continue in 2024? What about a recession? What will the Fed do? We take a deep dive into our outlook for 2024 in Carson Investment Research’s Outlook ‘24: Seeing Eye to Eye.
Mitlin Money Mindset
MoreAfford Anything with Paula Pant, Episode #176
Paula Pant graduated college having no idea that self-employment and entrepreneurship were an option. She got a job as a newspaper reporter for a small paper in Colorado. She started going to journalism conferences that covered print, radio, television, and freelancing. She dipped into some …
Deviate – Off-Track on Purpose with Ryan Blanck, Episode #175
Ryan is the Founder and CEO of Deviate. He’s an expert facilitator with a gift for bringing out the best in people. Currently, he is the performance coach for high-capacity leaders around the world. He and his team have helped organizations rebound from turmoil, scale start-ups, and build c …
Rise and Grind with Glenn Lundy, Episode #174
Glenn Lundy is the President and CEO of the 800% Elite Automotive Club. Glenn Lundy trains dealership owners and general managers how to transform their company culture to supercharge the effectiveness of their dealerships. By doing this, the lives of their employees are positively impacted …
In the News
MoreOp-ed: Here’s the financial impact of the NCAA permitting college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness
Student athletes and their parents have likely heard that the NCAA has opened the door to allow collegiate athletes the ability to profit off their name, image and likeness.
Time to fly the nest: How young adults can find financial success
There’s something to be said for living with mom and dad. In fact, more and more young adults are opting to do just that thanks to things like student loan debt and high rents. Yet, there comes a time when they need to strike out on their own and become financially independent. Stephanie Ei …
It’s not just about the money
When planning retirement, it’s also important to consider what you’re going to do.