A power of attorney is a legal document in which you grant to someone else the authority to oversee your financial affairs and make prudent decisions on your behalf if and when you are unable to do so on your own. Those decisions could be as mundane as paying household bills during a temporary period […]
Asset diversification is an investment strategy that is designed to help investors minimize their exposure to market volatility while attempting to maximize their opportunities for high returns over the long term. While diversifying assets does not guarantee any investment objective will be met, spreading out investable dollars over a diverse mix of stocks, bonds, cash […]
In this episode the relatable finance guys discuss infrastructure, what’s included in this investing class and how it impacts the economy. Investing in commodities is generally considered speculative because of the significant potential for investment loss. Their markets are likely to be volatile and there may be sharp price fluctuations, even during periods […]
While investors welcome market gains, they should not overlook the substantial tax liabilities their positive performing investments may incur when the time comes to sell. Under tax reform, investors are subject to capital gains tax as high as 37 percent, when they sell non-retirement investments, real estate or other appreciating assets. However, it is possible […]
The recent market gyrations and prospects of a longer-term recession in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis has raised red flags for many investors, especially those nearing or entering retirement. With such an uncertain future, soon-to-be retirees are increasingly turning to annuities to help diversify and protect their retirement savings while creating a steady […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the higher education plans for millions of college students who have opted to take a gap year or live at home while classes for the Fall semester move online. For many, those decisions will impact how they use funds accumulated in 529 college-savings plans. 529 plans provide families at all […]
The once idealized picture-perfect family of two parents and two-and-a-half children has faded, as a growing number of married couples choose to live child-free. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of married couples without children has doubled over the past 45 years and is expected to continue on an upward trend. Despite the absence […]
In this episode the relatable finance guys explain the “shapes” of economic recoveries and their their thoughts on the current situation.
Gone are the days when large, institutional banks and wirehouses were the only ones with pockets deep enough to arm financial advisors with the tools needed to attract and retain wealthy clients. Today, independent broker/dealers and registered investment advisories associated with independent wealth management firms have access to a wide array of customizable strategies and […]
The decision to invest in stocks is one that individuals must take the time to consider carefully, weighing the risks and rewards in the context of their own unique facts and circumstances. In general, stocks carry far greater risks than other investments, such as bonds and cash. Investors must contend with market volatility based on […]
