You may think you’re a savvy investor. But have you ever put your knowledge to an actual test? There’s an ongoing national financial literacy study run by FINRA that you can take and review results at any time. The study has found that most Americans cannot correctly answer the following question: “If interest rates rise,…
Are Your Retirement Funds Wandering Aimlessly?
The purpose of your retirement fund is to help provide the income you need to live financially independent in retirement, whatever “financially independent” means to you. Without structure and planning for your funds, that goal can become more and more distant. It doesn’t just happen on its own. It takes careful planning and years, if…
Your 401(k) or IRA is Not a Retirement Plan
If you save in a 401(k) or IRA, congratulations! You’re taking a great step toward financial success and well being — and potentially making use of tax advantages through these accounts, or picking up free money in the form of employer contributions. There’s no doubt that contributing to these retirement plans is a must if…
5 Steps to Being a Better Investor
Do you feel knowledgeable about where you invest your money and how you do it? You might be a good investor right now — but what could your portfolio look like if you were even better? If you want to take your financial performance and ability to grow wealth to the next level, take a…
Is Retirement Dead?
Is retirement dead? It’s a scary question, especially if you’re currently working hard with hopes of kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying spending your time anywhere but an office one day. But we think the answer is yes, traditional retirement is going away – even if it hasn’t died out completely quite yet. Before you start…
Are You Making These 5 Retirement Planning Mistakes?
Planning for retirement, but worried you’re missing something? There’s so much to think about when it comes to planning out a secure financial future even after you stop earning an income from your job — and there are a lot of moving parts to coordinate and organize. It’s easy for things to slip through the…
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