Making Resolutions that Stick
It’s not too late to start a New Year’s resolution. In this Money Talks Minute, Bil Lako, CFP® provides some financial resolutions that don’t require a lot of time or energy but can position you well for the New Year.
Cost Basis: Simple Definition, Complicated Calculations
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, joined by Senior Financial Planner Josh Weidie, CWS®, team up to cover a listeners’ situation involving cost basis of her stocks and why it is important to track the cost basis of your investments.
2022 Annual Limits Relating to Financial Planning
Need to know the contribution limits for the various retirement accounts? We have your answers. Download our 2022 Annual Limits Relating to Financial Planning quick reference sheet.
How to Cut Costs if You’re Spending Too Much
Whether you’re trying to make a budget work or find ways to save more for a financial goal—cutting your spending is a key step.
How Can a Nonworking Spouse Qualify to Fund an IRA?
A frequently overlooked tax benefit is the spousal IRA, which allows a nonworking or low-earning spouse to contribute to his or her own IRA, as long as his or her spouse has adequate compensation.
Starting the New Year on the Right Financial Footing
Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Senior Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, and a Financial Planner provide a list of financial moves for a couple of investors looking to start the new year on the right foot financially.
Are You a HENRY? Consider These Wealth-Building Strategies
Are you a high earner but you’re not yet rich? If this sounds like you, it may be time to focus on growing wealth—even if it means making some temporary sacrifices.
Borrowing Options: Benefits and Dangers of Borrowing
Debt, credit, and borrowing are a how most investors make large purchases, whether it is a car, a home, or college tuition. However, borrowing comes with a dangerous side as well.
It’s Ill-Advised to Count on an Inheritance to Fund Your Retirement
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Senior Financial Planner Josh Weidie, CWS®, to discuss a common fallacy among investors—that they can rely on an inheritance to fund their retirement. They discuss the average inheritance and some of the many ways an it could be significantly reduced before passing to the heirs.
401(k) and IRA: A Combined Savings Strategy
Contributing to an employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA is a big step on the road to retirement, but contributing to both can significantly boost your retirement assets.