In the News: When emergency strikes, should you tap into your 401(k)?
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that when the situation is dire, a 401(k) loan may be the better option vs. a hardship withdrawal.
When Emergency Strikes, Should You Tap into Your 401(k)?
This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Client Relationship Manager—Retirement Services, Justin Wagner, AIF®, and Associate Peter Lynch discuss the situation of an investor who wants to borrow from his 401(k) for an emergency.
In the News: Maximizing your cash reserves with money market funds
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how you could place your cash reserves in a high-yield savings account, but you may be able to get a higher interest rate in a money market mutual fund through your brokerage firm.
Understanding FDIC Insurance Limits: How to Keep Your Deposits Safe
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, and Senior Financial Planner Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP® team up to discuss an investor whose deposits have well-exceeded the FDIC insurance limit at his bank. They offer solutions to protect his liquid assets.
In the News: Plan for health care costs to protect retirement savings
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains what investors need to do to plan for health care costs in retirement. EBRI estimates couples 65 and older will need between $212,000 and $383,000 to cover their health care costs in retirement.
Plan for Health Care Costs to Protect Your Retirement Savings
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Senior Associate Logan Daniel, CFP®, CRPC®, team up to address a couple’s question on how to budget for health care costs in retirement, as reports show retirees can need anywhere between $212,000 and $383,000 for health care costs.
In the News: Exploring the exceptions: Early IRA withdrawals without penalty
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, discusses the exceptions to early withdrawals from your IRA if you are younger than age 59 ½.
In the News: Caught in the middle: navigating the challenges of the sandwich generation
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal , Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that the Sandwich Generation—individuals sandwiched between the responsibilities for their children and their parents—could experience significant financial consequences, both out-of-pocket costs and long-term retirement security.
Caught in the Middle: Navigating the Challenges of the Sandwich Generation
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Senior Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, along with Associate Clay Norman, CFP®, to provide advice to an investor who is stuck in the middle of caring for her parents’ finances and supporting her children. They discuss what she needs to do to ensure her own financial house is in order.
In the News: Be aware of the pros and cons of owning rental properties
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that while rental profits are considered passive income, being a landlord is not a passive activity; it is a job.