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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
As many have heard by now, various news sources released a look at information contained within President Trump’s tax returns. Let’s pause for a second. Yes, even after the very first sentence. I’m putting all...
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Monday, June 8, 2020
The value of age is experience, whether we like it or not. I remember being in downtown DC the weekend following the ’68 riots. The city eerily still, store windows duct taped or boarded. The frightening sight of tanks and...
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Divorce is a complicated process and the devil is in the details. The process of deciding how to split two peoples’ lives can be daunting, and often there are different views of what’s “fair”. Being a federal...
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Whatever it takes Within our mandate, the Fed is ready to do whatever it takes to support the economy. Believe me, it will be enough. Wait, did Fed Chief Jerome Powell really say that? No, he didn’t, but the Fed’s actions...
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Monday, March 16, 2020
Historical View of Pandemics As you have already heard, Coronavirus has become an international issue that is sweeping the globe. Many countries have issued boarder restrictions and cancellations of public events. Companies have shut...
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Friday, March 6, 2020
Taxes are already a relatively complex thing to have to deal with. Fortunately for us, there are a lot of really great programs out there that can help make it easier if you have a relatively simple tax circumstance. If you or your...
Read MoreThe Week on Wall StreetTraders paid close attention to coronavirus developments and earnings last week, while wondering how the former might eventually impact the latter. Concern over updated infection numbers moderated risk appetite.A...
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Friday, January 17, 2020
Feds and OPM As a current or former government employee, you’re a part of the largest employer in the world. You may have worked in many different capacities and continued to be a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) or...
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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act1 will have a significant impact on a large part of the population and will cause people to rethink and replan their retirement and estate planning strategies. The...
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Monday, August 12, 2019
Getting to have $1 million might seem like it's an impossible task. There are currently over 11 million people in the US that are officially “millionaires”. A lot of them followed the same investing and behavioral...
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Thursday, August 8, 2019
When should I use a Roth IRA? IRAs and 401Ks are excellent tools for investing and growing your wealth. I often get asked the question: “when should I be using a Roth IRA or Roth 401K?”. There’s no short answer for...
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Friday, August 2, 2019
There’s good and bad advice in mostly every industry. Something that successful high net worth investors know is that they need a team of advisors in their corner with specializations in many areas. You might have heard it said:...
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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Federal employees are fortunate in being eligible to receive two types of retirement benefits once they retire from federal service. One of those is a pension, either the older Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuity or the more...
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Monday, March 20, 2017
Reducing these debts before retirement can help your nest egg last longer.
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Monday, March 6, 2017
Many women stay put because they like their jobs—but they also desperately need the money.
Read MoreAfter a certain age, you’re required to take distributions from your retirement accounts. If you don’t need the funds for immediate income, here are some options.
Read MoreHealth and wealth often go hand in hand—and the same actions can improve the status of both. These three tips can improve your personal as well as financial well-being.
Read MoreRetirement stress spans every generation, but these steps can help workers of all ages improve their retirement prospects.
Read MoreActing on worries about bond yields could actually hurt your retirement portfolio.
Read MoreBefore you leave the workforce for good, consider these tips to help ease the financial transition into retirement.
Read MoreFinancial experts often recommend a 4 percent withdrawal rate for retirement funds. But is that the right approach for you?
Read MoreMore than 1 in 4 workers have saved less than $1,000 for retirement, possibly putting a comfortable retirement far out of reach.
Read MoreWhen it comes to retirement savings, the earlier you start, the better off you are. These calculations show exactly why.
Read MoreThere are many retirement threats lurking out there, ready to de-rail even the strongest plans. Here’s what to watch out for.
Read MoreMany workers aren’t sure whether they’re saving enough or too little for retirement. Fortunately, it’s easy to find out.
Read MoreSince 2013, Millennials have significantly increased their retirement savings, outpacing both Gen Xers and Baby Boomers, but they still have a long way to go.
Read MoreJamie to Speak on Divorce & Money at Financial Planning Association Luncheon
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