Posted by Richard on July 7, 2015
While the U.S. stock market, as represented by the S&P 500 Index, has risen a stunning 205.66% as of March 31, 2015, since its low on March 9, 2009, some investors are still reluctant to participate after the near market collapse that accompanied the 2007-2008 financial crisis.1 Fleeing the market certainly may have felt […]
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When was the last time you obtained a copy of your credit report? If your answer is “never” you are not alone. A recent survey found that one in four Americans have never checked their credit report. The simple reason? They don’t think it is important.1 Credit reports ARE important to every consumer. They typically […]
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Financial wellness. On the surface, it sounds like an elusive “trend du jour.” But when it is considered in relation to the workplace, the idea takes hold. Employees are asked to make important financial decisions about retirement plans and health, life, and other insurance coverages as well as other benefits — all of which may […]
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Discussing the transfer of wealth from parents to children can be uncomfortable for both parties. Yet by introducing children to the wealth management process from a young age, affluent families may be able to reduce family tensions later in life and help ensure that the planning tradition passes intact to future generations. Closing the Communication […]
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