One of the most searched phrases on search engines today is “How Much Do I Need For Retirement?”. I recall people when I was growing up saying that you need $1MM saved in order to live comfortably in retirement, was that true and/or is there a new number today? This is a very c …
What would the future hold for your family and loved ones if you were to unexpectedly pass tomorrow? Would they be in a position to handle all of your affairs in addition to the funeral arrangements and other stressors inherent with your unexpected death? What would happen to all of the ass …
The forever changing regulatory environment within the financial services industry has brought about many significant changes and improvements over the years. It is evident that the industry’s ongoing evolution has been beneficial to individual investors. The governing and regulatory …
Is your current financial advisor acting in your best interest? Does your advisor follow only the suitability rule to determine appropriate investments for your portfolio? Does he or she act in a fiduciary capacity? It is important for an individual to understand the regulatory standards an …
While taking inventory of your individual financial circumstances, have you considered what’ll happen to your hard earned assets upon your demise? Have you given sufficient thought to the process by which the beneficiaries and heirs to your estate will come to inherit those assets? Will the …
What’s the single biggest expense that you will incur during your lifetime? You guessed it, taxes! Nobody enjoys giving away their hard earned dollars to the Tax Man. This is all the more reason to take advantage of any rare instances where tax implications can be minimized. A step-up …
With higher education costs at unprecedented levels, financial aid has become more important than ever. College financing has evolved into a familiar issue that millions of American families find themselves struggling with. Unfortunately, the severity of this issue does not seem to be wanin …
