by MRA Advisory Team | Jul 20, 2021 | Finances, Financial Savings, Investments, Portfolio, Retirement
If you pay attention to financial news, you are probably seeing a lot of discussion about inflation, which has reared its head in the U.S. economy after being mostly dormant for the last decade. In May 2021, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U),...
by MRA Advisory Team | Jul 13, 2021 | Finances, Financial Savings, Investments, Planning, Portfolio, Retirement, Women & Wealth
As baby boomers retire, they begin to focus less on accumulating assets and more on how those assets can be converted into an ongoing stream of income. Distribution funds are one way to simplify that process. Distribution funds are actively managed mutual funds that...
by MRA Advisory Team | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
On May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline, which carries almost half of the East Coast’s fuel supply from Texas to New Jersey, shut down operations in response to a ransomware attack. Colonial paid a $4.4 million ransom not long after discovering the attack, and the...
by MRA Advisory Team | Jun 29, 2021 | Debt, Finances, Financial Savings, Portfolio, Real Estate
Owning a home outright is a dream that many Americans share. Having a mortgage can be a huge burden, and paying it off may be the first item on your financial to-do list. But competing with the desire to own your home free and clear is your need to invest for...
by MRA Advisory Team | Jun 22, 2021 | 401(k), Fidicuary, Financial Savings, Investments, IRA, Planning, Portfolio, Retirement, Socially Responsible Investing
Saving builds a foundation The first step in investing is to secure a strong financial foundation. Start withthese four basic steps: • Create a “rainy day” reserve: Set aside enough cash to get you through an unexpected period of illness or...
