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Setting and Targeting Investment Goals
Go out into your yard and dig a big hole. Every month, throw $50 into it, but don't take any money out until you're ready to buy a house, send your child to college, or retire. It sounds a little crazy, doesn't it? But that's what investing without setting clear-cut...
Retirement Life Cycle: Go-Go, Slow-Go & No-Go Years
The investment industry is famous for focusing on “return on investment,” but when it comes to your retirement nest egg, there’s more to consider than simply saving money and earning a return on investments. One flaw in this way of thinking is not appreciating that...
Planning to retire early? You need to figure out what to do next
Who doesn't love the sound of an early retirement? For many busy executives and business owners, slowing down and enjoying your financial success early in life becomes a primary goal. But before focusing solely on whether you can retire early financially, also...
Should I use my 401(k) to fund my child’s education?
You can, but it isn't your best option. Your 401(k) plan should be dedicated primarily to your retirement. There are two primary drawbacks to using your 401(k) for college funding. First, if you withdraw funds from your 401(k) before you are 59½, you will owe a 10%...
MRA High Yield Savings APY 4.71%*
Have you considered the cash you keep at banks or other financial institutions? We’ve put many clients into the Federally Insured Cash Account (“FICA”). FICA offers: 1. A rate of 4.71% APY* starting today August 7, 2023 (an increase from the current...
Market Recap: Week Ending August 4, 2023
Stocks endured a losing week for the first time since early July. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here lost value, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq suffering the steepest weekly declines since March. Investors dealt with the downgrade of the U.S. government's...
Market Recap: Week Ending July 21, 2023
Last week saw stocks close generally higher, with only the tech-heavy Nasdaq slipping lower. The Dow extended its winning streak to 10 straight sessions, its longest run since August 2017. Investors, probably anticipating another 25.0 basis-point hike from the Federal...
Market Recap: Week Ending July 7, 2023
Stocks fell for the second straight week, with each of the benchmark indexes losing ground. The Dow led the declines, followed by the Global Dow, the Russell 2000, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq. Although the employment report for June (see below) showed a moderate...
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