by MRA Advisory Team | Jan 9, 2020 | Debt, Entrepreneur, Estate, Finances, Financial Savings, Investments, Planning, Portfolio, Retirement
The year began with the government stymied by a shutdown, and ended with articles of impeachment levied against the president. In between, both domestic and global economies showed signs of slowing, all while the trade war between the United States and China loomed... 
by MRA Advisory Team | Nov 2, 2018 | Children, College, Family, Planning
The College Board has released college cost data for the 2018-2019 school year in its annual Trends in College Pricing report. Here are the highlights: 4-Year Public Colleges (in-state students): Tuition and fees increased an average of 2.5% to $10,230... 
by MRA Advisory Team | Oct 19, 2018 | Estate, Family, Planning
Tip: One key difference between a will and a living trust is when they take effect. A will takes effect when you die; a living trust takes effect when you execute it and begins to operate when you transfer assets to it. Do you have a will? A will enables... by Jolaine Richmond | Oct 12, 2018 | Investments, Planning, Portfolio, Retirement
Until early 2018, stocks were enjoying their longest period without a five percent pullback in nearly 90 years.1,2 But in early February, that calm came to a sudden and decisive end, as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell more than six percent during the first... 
by Jolaine Richmond | Sep 21, 2018 | Estate, Heirs, Planning
Tip: One key difference between a will and a living trust is when they take effect. A will takes effect when you die; a living trust takes effect when you execute it and begins to operate when you transfer assets to it. Do you have a will? A will enables... 
by Jolaine Richmond | Aug 31, 2018 | Planning, Children, Estate, Family
It has been said that the best inheritance we can give our children is a few minutes of our time every day. It’s also true, though, that our children will not always have us in their lives. Children with special needs may require lifetime assistance,...