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 | 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... 
by MRA Advisory Team | May 19, 2021 | 401(k), Finances, Financial Savings, Investments, IRA, Planning, Portfolio, Retirement, Socially Responsible Investing, Women & Wealth
Set retirement goals Setting goals for retirement is an important part of retirement investing. For example, do you want to retire early? Would you like to travel during retirement? Do you plan on working post-retirement? Having goals can help you and your financial... 
by MRA Advisory Team | May 4, 2021 | Finances, Financial Savings, Planning, Portfolio, Socially Responsible Investing
Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached. That’s where financial planning comes in. Financial planning...