Identity theft incidents on the rise
With an incident occurring every 22 seconds, 33% of Americans have faced some form of identity theft at some point in their lives.
A historical view of recession
The U.S. has experienced two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth in 2022 but the NBER has yet to call our current condition a recession.
Consider adding Series I savings bonds to your portfolio
Series I savings bonds are offering 7.12 percent interest rate through April, 2022. Consider adding this asset to your portfolio.
Explore your options for charitable giving
When it comes to planning your charitible giving, you have options that may provide tax advantages as well as helping others.
What it really means to be a fiduciary financial advisor
Just because an advisor says s/he is a fiduciary doens’t mean they’re held to the same legal standard. You need to know what being your fiduciary really means.
Who is impacted most by inflation?
The cost of everything is going up. Many retirement projections are based on a much lower inflation rate than what we are currently experiencing.
Increased risk of financial abuse due to COVID isolation
The isolation generated by the COVID quarantines left seniors more vulnerable to scammers and increased potential for financial elder abuse.
Long-term care planning should start with visioning your late-life
Knowing what you want in your late-life years is an important first step to planning your financial well-being for those years.
Financial tips for a thriving 2021
Even if the resolutions you made in January have gotten a little stale, it’s never too late to follow a few financial tips for a thriving 2021.
Include charitable gifts on your holiday list
It’s never too late to help others especially during these extreme times. For 2020 you can take a tax deduction for donating up to $300 even if you don’t itemize!