Life Events, Market Events
On December 27, 1979, millions of Americans grabbed their morning coffee, walked outside to get the paper, opened it up and saw this headline: This was the beginning of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The world condemned it. There was conjecture that this was the...
Life Events, Market Events
Quick Takes November started where October ended, with strong stock returns and new record highs. Since June, it was the best week for the S&P 500 Index, and all major U.S. equity indices closed the week at all-time highs. Small-cap stocks led the way with a +6.1%...
Family and Finances, Life Events, Retirement Planning
Social Security survivor benefits present an important source of income for many of your clients. But there are several important and unique issues that must be considered for any client that has recently lost their spouse or ex-spouse, before filing a claim to...
Financial Planning, Life Events
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a financial firm that understood your journey in life and could help you create a financial plan to fulfill that journey? Well, look no further. Introducing, life stage planning – planning that meets you where you are and helps you...
Financial Planning, Life Events
There are many important milestones in life to keep top of mind. Eligibility requirements often depend on your year of birth, residency, or other personal circumstances. With these variables, it can be difficult to track how one’s age can open or close important...
Financial Planning, Life Events, Tax Planning, Tips and Tricks
In today’s economic uncertainty, business closures and layoffs are increasingly common. The loss of a job can cause serious stress both personally and financially. To help you through a disruption in employment, we’ve created the checklist “What Issues Should I...