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Are you better off consulting a market forecaster or a psychic?
Many investors want guidance from experts who can tell them what the stock market will do in the near future. It doesn't matter if these experts are consistently inaccurate or even if they're wrong more often than predictions based on...
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Rescue Bill (what's inside)
So, the next (final?) round of stimulus was signed into law by President Biden. Let’s dive in. The $1.9 trillion bill called the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes stimulus checks, child tax credits, jobless help,...
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Everybody is susceptible to panic, but you don't have to give in
When people get lost in the woods, they invariably do one thing. They run (or walk as fast as they can) to get away from the place where they feel lost. Sadly, this action often takes them in a circle.1But wait a minute, you say. That...
Read MoreWhat Makes You Happy?
There’s a lot we could be talking about this week. The pandemic. Vaccination rates. Earnings. Impeachment. Markets. Stimulus bills. Instead, how about we talk about something nice? What makes you happy? What does...
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Robinhood’s Not So Merry Men and Women
By now, the online mobile stock trading platform Robinhood has become part of everyday conversation. As of 2/1/2021, a Google search of Robinhood returns a staggering 225M hits!If you read many of the news stories, one can assume if...
Read MoreWhat's Up With GameStop?
Did you hear GameStop went viral? Here’s a quick guide to the market frenzy you’re seeing in the headlines. Long email ahead. (Buckle up, it’s a little complicated.) What is GameStop and why does everyone care?...
Read MoreBiden's Pen (what's in it for you)
After months of election uncertainty, Joe Biden was inaugurated as our 46th president, bringing the peaceful transfer of executive power that defines us as a democracy. President Biden’s pen has been busy, busy, busy so...
Read MoreSeason Two of 2020?
Does it feel like 2021 yet? The twists and turns so far make it seem like 2020 is dragging into a second season. As an American, I’m shocked and worried, and I’m wondering how political disagreements turned into excuses for...
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Investment Fees — What Non-Investment Advisors Should Understand
Read MorePlanning For College Without Going Broke
Planning for College Without Going Broke Paying for college is one of the largest expense you will have in your life. A four-year degree can cost as much as $250,000. Most parents are wondering, “How I am ever going to pay for...
Read MoreWhat Fees Are You Really Paying For Your Investments
According to a survey conducted by the Rebalance IRA investment management firm, 46% of people between ages of 50 and 68 believe they are not paying any fees in their retirement accounts. 19% believed they are paying less than .5%....
Read MoreDisability Insurance
May is Disability Awareness Month 2 of the biggest myths about Disability That it doesn’t happen to younger people It is the result of work related accidents Statistics Over 1 in 4 of today’s 20 year old’s will become...
Read MoreHow Capital Intensive Business Owners Avoid Taxes and Pay
by Stephen, Jean Mathieu, Legacy Financial Solutions, Inc. & Dawn Santoriello, DS Financial Strategies One of the great challenges facing every business owner is how to get money out of their business in the most tax efficient manner...
Read MoreDo You Want to Own That House or Do You Want The Bank To Own It?
What comes to mind when you think of protecting your house from natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods? Most would rely on their homeowner’s insurance or flood insurance to keep them comfortable and make them whole;...
Read MoreCollege Savings Accounts: Pro’s and Con’s
Non Tax-Qualified Mutual Funds and Stocks Pros: Unlimited upside gains, can be sold at any time Cons: Not guaranteed. Unlimited downside losses. Any growth is taxed when sold, or each year if there are short term capital gains which...
Read MoreCommonly Asked Questions Regarding Qualified Plans
There are primarily two things you should expect in a qualified plan (aka QP): First of all, they defer the payment of taxes (but they do not necessarily save taxes). Secondly, they defer the tax calculation. Let me illustrate how QP’s...
Read MoreReasons Why You Should Have a Mortgage
The 4 reasons to have a mortgage are: You don’t have enough cash to pay for the house The tax deduction The potential spread between what your money can earn and the cost to borrow money. The most important reason is to have liquidity,...
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