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Four Reasons to Invest

Forty-two percent of Americans do not own any stocks or stock-related investments, according to a recent Gallup poll.1 Individuals may cite different reasons for not investing, but with important long-term financial goals, such as retirement, in the balance, the reasons may not be good enough. Why Invest? [...]

By |2023-12-06T08:46:18-05:00December 6th, 2023|Investment Center|0 Comments

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

John and Mary are nearing retirement and they have a lot of items on their bucket list. Longer life expectancies mean John and Mary may need to prepare for two or even three decades of retirement. How should they position their money?1 One approach is to segment [...]

By |2023-11-30T09:45:49-05:00November 30th, 2023|Investment Center|0 Comments

Important Birthdays Over 50

Most children stop being "and-a-half" somewhere around age 12. Kids add "and-a-half" to make sure everyone knows they're closer to the next age than the last. When you are older, "and-a-half" birthdays start making a comeback. In fact, starting at age 50, several birthdays and "half-birthdays" are critical to understand because they have [...]

By |2023-11-10T08:46:42-05:00November 10th, 2023|Investment Center|0 Comments

The Cost of Procrastination

Some of us share a common experience. You're driving along when a police cruiser pulls up behind you with its lights flashing. You pull over, the officer gets out, and your heart drops. “Are you aware the registration on your car has expired?” You've experienced one of the costs of procrastination. Procrastination can [...]

By |2023-11-08T08:42:41-05:00November 8th, 2023|Investment Center|0 Comments

Retirement Realities

Predicting exactly what your retirement will be like is about as possible as a meteorologist predicting the weather correctly every single time. In fact, few retirees find their financial futures playing out precisely as they assumed. But, understanding some of the more common assumptions about retirement may help you get closer to your [...]

By |2023-10-18T16:27:44-04:00October 18th, 2023|Investment Center|0 Comments

Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

Much is written about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, and charities. Some classic financial missteps have been known to plague retirees, too. Calling them "missteps" may be a bit harsh, as not all of them represent errors in judgment. Either way, becoming aware of these potential pitfalls may [...]

By |2023-10-18T12:52:13-04:00October 18th, 2023|Investment Center|0 Comments

Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

Taking withdrawals from a traditional portfolio exposes fixed-income investors to “sequence of returns” danger. In other words, experiencing negative returns early in retirement can deplete your portfolio more quickly than expected and potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets. So you may want to consider a couple of strategies to help manage this [...]

By |2023-10-18T12:52:43-04:00October 18th, 2023|Investment Center|0 Comments

Assess Life Insurance Needs

If your family relies on your income, it's critical to consider having enough life insurance to provide for them after you pass away. But too often, life insurance is an overlooked aspect of personal finances. In fact, according to a 2023 study conducted by Life Happens and LIMRA, which closely follows life insurance [...]

By |2023-09-11T13:40:58-04:00September 11th, 2023|Investment Center|0 Comments