Four steps if you are feeling nervous about the markets
1. Remember that Short Term Needs and Investing Do Not Mix.
2. Buy a Fixed-Income Ladder.
3. Stop Tracking the Market.
4. IF All Else Fails, Try Something Less Drastic.
Four Reasons to Ignore Dow 20,000
The best approach to the Dow is to not react when it soars and when it declines. Your portfolio is much more than the Dow, and for the most part that’s a good thing.
A (Semi) Official Way to Borrow and Loan Money with Family
Loaning and borrowing money within a family can be complicated. National Family Mortgage is one way you can make it official.
Biggest Tax Reform in Years Expected in 2017
Some possible changes for 2017 taxes include fewer and lower tax brackets, increased standard deduction, repeal of personal exemptions, the end of AMT, and changes for businesses.
Where Your Next Dollar Should Go
Whether you’re a mid-career serial entrepreneur or in your first job out of college, it’s good to be organized about where your savings should go.
With Trump Elected, Have Your Finances Changed?
The steps for a sound financial future remain remain in your hands. Remember the stock markets, over time, have a high likelihood of appreciation, regardless of your opinion of the president.
A Simpler Alternative for Adults with Special Needs
Leaving behind funds for a child with special needs can be a concern for parents. Fortunately, an ABLE plan can give a tax-advantaged way to save funds for the benefit of disabled individuals.
Social Security: Not Just for Retirees
Social Security supplies a valuable safety net to workers of all ages that could help you or your loved ones avoid poverty’s door in case of your death or disability.
Will the Election Tank the Market?
Even if the outcome of this election proves to be a crisis in your mind, don’t automatically conclude that it will be of similar import to your portfolio and long-term financial goals.
The Good News About Long-Term Care
Seeing new long-term care insurance companies enter into the market with more competitive prices offers hope that the pendulum is swinging back toward more affordable policies.