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Jul 15, 2020
3 min

Is it time for an economic recovery?

The first half of 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride. The COVID-19 pandemic completely altered our way of life and threw the economy into...

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Financial Moves to Consider in a "Down" Year

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Jul 7, 2020
2 min

Financial Moves to Consider in a "Down" Year

It’s hard to find good news in today’s economic environment. COVID-19 single-handedly brought an end to the longest bull market in...

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Jun 15, 2020
3 min

What's Next for a COVID-19 Economy?

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continues, even as states start to reopen restaurants, retail stores, and other...

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Are "Penalty-Free" 401k Withdrawals Free?

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Jun 10, 2020
3 min

Are "Penalty-Free" 401k Withdrawals Free?

On March 27, the government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, otherwise known as the CARES Act. The Act had...

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What to do after you max out your 401(k)?

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May 15, 2020
3 min

What to do after you max out your 401(k)?

Are you one of the more than 58 million Americans who use a 401(k) plan to save for retirement? As of the end of 2019, 401(k) plans held mor

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Potential Investment Opportunities During a Difficult Time

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May 12, 2020
4 min

Potential Investment Opportunities During a Difficult Time

The stock market crash of 1987. The tech bubble in the early-2000s. The financial crisis of 2008. And now, the coronavirus pandemic. What d

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The CARES Act: What Does it Mean for Your Retirement?

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Apr 17, 2020
3 min

The CARES Act: What Does it Mean for Your Retirement?

On March 27, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which provides economic support to Americans who

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What Do Zero-Percent Interest Rates Mean for You?

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Apr 9, 2020
3 min

What Do Zero-Percent Interest Rates Mean for You?

The economy has felt the impact of the pandemic. Stocks have declined significantly, and unemployment has surged. On March 3, the Federal Re

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What Does the 2020 Election Mean for Your Portfolio?

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Mar 20, 2020
4 min

What Does the 2020 Election Mean for Your Portfolio?

The 2020 election cycle is in full swing. It’s primary season, which means the general election is right around the corner. Before you...

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Mar 11, 2020
3 min

Are You Facing a Retirement Tax Bomb?

Do you use a 401(k) or IRA to save for retirement? You’re not alone. These types of accounts are popular for many reasons, but one of the bi

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Retirees are Leaving Their Money in 401(k) Plans. Is That the Right Move?

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Feb 12, 2020
4 min

Retirees are Leaving Their Money in 401(k) Plans. Is That the Right Move?

There’s a growing trend among new retirees. With increasing frequency, Americans are choosing to leave their retirement savings. According t

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What is an Investment Policy Statement? And Why Do You Need One?

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Feb 6, 2020
3 min

What is an Investment Policy Statement? And Why Do You Need One?

For decades, some of the world’s largest institutional investors have used one tool to guide their decision-making. Mutual funds, educationa

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Economic Predictions: What's in Store for 2020?

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Jan 29, 2020
4 min

Economic Predictions: What's in Store for 2020?

ou can’t base your strategy or your decisions off short-term predictions because many of those predictions will prove to be incorrect. Of co

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Financial Resolutions That Can Change the Course of Your Retirement

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Jan 16, 2020
3 min

Financial Resolutions That Can Change the Course of Your Retirement

Some of the more common resolutions are things like losing weight or dropping a bad habit. If you stick with your resolution, it can have a

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What Does the SECURE Act Mean for Your Retirement?

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Jan 14, 2020
4 min

What Does the SECURE Act Mean for Your Retirement?

The government passed a year-end spending bill in December, and it included one piece of legislation that could have a big impact on retiree

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Women & Retirement Planning: 2 Unique Challenges

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Aug 30, 2019
3 min

Women & Retirement Planning: 2 Unique Challenges

Who handles the money in your household? If your home is like most, it depends on the kind of financial planning involved. A new study...

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How Retirement Has Changed Over the Last 30 Years

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Aug 9, 2019
3 min

How Retirement Has Changed Over the Last 30 Years

The world has changed significantly in the past few decades. Thirty years ago, there weren’t cell phones. Computers weren’t widely owned....

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City Center Financial

Jul 11, 2019
3 min

Do You Know Your Risk Tolerance?

Your savings and investments also face market risk. Volatility is a component in nearly every financial market.

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Washington Threatens to Change Retirement Planning Forever

City Center Financial

Jun 11, 2019
1 min

Washington Threatens to Change Retirement Planning Forever

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/washington-threatens-change-retirement-planning-120400216.html

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City Center Financial

May 28, 2019
3 min

Late on Retirement Planning?

Tips to Jumpstart Your Savings It’s graduation season. Do you have a graduate who finishing up on college? If so, this is a time to...

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