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    Tue, Jan 16, 2024

    Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early or Invest More for Retirement?

    Extra money certainly isn’t the worst problem to have. But when you have a new lump sum, or extra wiggle room in your budget, you’re faced with tough choices – especially if you have a mortgage. Is it smarter to invest your extra cash, or pay down your debt?

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    Tue, Jan 9, 2024

    Could Your Health Savings Account Boost Your Retirement Readiness?

    Most people who have a health savings account, or HSA, use it to save money for medical care. The power of an HSA surprisingly goes way beyond taking care of your physical health – it could be the one of the strongest moves for your financial health, too.

    Couple talking with a wealth advisor

    Tue, Jan 2, 2024

    2024 Wealth Planning Guide: Your Month-by-Month Checklists

    Financial checklists, deadlines to mark in your calendar, and monthly tasks – this guide is designed to make wealth planning easier in 2024.

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    Tue, Dec 26, 2023

    How Has the Stock Market Performed During Recessions? You Might Be Surprised

    You might be surprised to learn that there’s no clear pattern of whether stocks go up or down in recessions, even though the headlines tell you otherwise. But there IS one virtual certainty. Read on to discover this surprising insight – and what it means to investors like you.

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    Tue, Aug 15, 2023

    What Does Performance Attribution Tell You About Your Portfolio?

    How do you know what's working in your portfolio? Performance isn't just about the total returns. You need attribution analysis to sniff out which ingredients mattered.

    A Cure for Bad Investment Timing

    Wed, Aug 2, 2023

    A Cure for Bad Investment Timing

    Bad timing is a costly predicament. If your fight or flight response to the market downturn last year made you pull back your investments, you’re probably wondering when you should re-enter the market. Here are three reasons why the answer is NOW.

    6 Sources of Retirement Income

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    6 Sources of Retirement Income

    Many retirement planning guides focus on finances, but we believe a satisfying retirement goes beyond how much money you have saved. It’s also about how you intend to use your savings.