In the News: Planning with a highly appreciated asset
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains some of your options when you are holding a highly appreciated asset in your portfolio.
In the News: Dollar-cost averaging when you have a lump sum
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why dollar-cost averaging is the better way to invest in the market—even if you have a lump sum of cash to invest.
In the News: Leaving Your IRA to a Non-Spouse Beneficiary
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, highlights highlight some tax-saving alternatives if you intend to leave your IRA to a non-spouse beneficiary.
In the News: What news moves the market? depends on who is doing the moving
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, takes a deeper look at how the market decides on what news to react to, and why.
In the News: If a recession is ahead, what positions will benefit portfolios?
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why some of the investment strategies that are working for investors right now seem substantially similar to strategies that should work in a recession.
In the News: Remote Workers May Face State Income Tax Conundrum
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why some remote workers could be paying income tax in two states if their employer is in a different state.
In the News: If high quality companies are on sale, why aren’t investors buying?
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why investors need to shift their mindset and see the down market as an opportunity.
In the News: Gifting while living—seeing loved ones benefit
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, shares how he helped a couple coordinate a gifting plan benefitting their family without incurring any unpleasant tax consequences or creating a hardship situation for the recipient.
In the News: How much should you rely on social security for your retirement?
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, that if you’re uncomfortable with your level of dependency on Social Security that may or may not be there when you retire, that’s an indication to make a change, in how much you save today or to your retirement lifestyle.
In the News: Laddering your bond portfolio to protect your 10-year money
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that with money you’re earmarking for your retirement spending needs, the goal is protection from the volatility of the stock market—not to maximize return.