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Some Worries We Have The S&P 500 is less than 0.1% away from new highs and up 4% on the year, on the heels of gaining 25% last year and in 2023. Yes, things have been very good for investors and fortunately we’ve been in the camp for more than two years now that we …

Each year it is important to review your plan to ensure you are taking advantage of all the tax breaks and incentives available to you. Annual inflation adjustments and new laws create opportunities to save for retirement or reduce your tax bill. To help you make the best decisions regardin …

Understanding Tax Liability in Investment Planning To optimize your portfolio’s performance, it’s crucial to consider tax liability alongside investment gains. What Is Tax Liability? Tax liability is simply the amount you owe in taxes to the government—federal, state, and local. It ma …

Every year brings changes in tax rules, and 2025 is no exception. Whether you are saving for retirement, running a business, or planning for your family’s future, these updates could affect your financial decisions throughout the year. While some changes simply adjust for inflation, o …

Understanding Asset Protection Safeguarding your wealth is as important as building it. Even if you make all the right decisions in accumulating and growing wealth, neglecting to protect it can ruin your financial plan. What Is Asset Protection? Asset protection is a set of legal strategies …

Owning a business can be like parenting. You’ve likely experienced many sleepless nights and spent a countless amount of energy on your “baby.” Like parenting, being a business owner can be an enriching journey and make life worth the trip.

Financial planning for a small business gets more complicated every day. Business owners must navigate tax efficiency (and life under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act), retirement preparations for yourself and your employees, and succession planning. Get your financial plan in place today and …

As we age, the prospect of needing assistance with daily activities becomes more likely. Planning for long-term care (LTC) ensures that you or your loved ones will have access to the support needed, while avoiding financial strain. Below, we’ll explore some common questions about long-term …

Our goal is to make your life easier. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be highly stressful for caregivers and family members. Providing answers on how to financially prepare for these conditions is one way we can help. Read this guide for tips on how to prepare for th …

I once received an email from a family friend about long-term care insurance. He was frustrated over a premium increase – which wasn’t the first rate hike – yet, he was still thankful for the policy. Despite the rising cost, he knew the importance of long-term care insurance in helping prot …

The Foundations of Philanthropic Financial Planning If you’ve been thinking about donating to causes that are important to you but have not yet pulled the trigger, or your giving plan simply consists of giving to places like your child’s school or your church or community group when they as …

As someone with a significant estate to leave, deciding who you leave it to and how you leave it are clearly important. Your personal preferences and the potential good your bequests can do are factors to think about in your estate planning. So is fairness — especially if you have several c …

COVID-19 caused an economic shockwave that we’ll feel for a long time. Nonprofits, from large global networks to the local churches, have been hit hard, too. In a recent survey of 110 nonprofits, 80% of them said revenue had fallen across the board.

No single strategy works forever, but you also don’t want to change your approach every time the markets shift slightly. How does investing work – not just for a season or a year or two, but for a lifetime? Time is a major factor when it comes to successful investing.

COVID-19 caused an economic shockwave that we’ll feel for a long time. Nonprofits, from large global networks to the local churches, have been hit hard, too. In a recent survey of 110 nonprofits, 80% of them said revenue had fallen across the board.

By Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist We’ve been hearing many of the same myths over and over, yet we don’t think they are the big worry that the media and many make them out to be. These are legitimate concerns and have many investors worried, but we think the chances of them becoming l …

Some Worries We Have The S&P 500 is less than 0.1% away from new highs and up 4% on the year, on the heels of gaining 25% last year and in 2023. Yes, things have been very good for investors and fortunately we’ve been in the camp for more than two years now that we …

In this episode of Carson’s Take Five, Ryan and Sonu dive into the latest market trends and economic worries. While we remain bullish, there are always concerns to watch. This week, we discuss: Inflation Data: Is the Fed overreacting? February Market Trends: Historically a weak month—what d …

Stocks had another late week sell-off last week over continued concerns over more tariffs, but all in all, should we be surprised by this recent volatility? We know tariffs are top of mind, so we will dive into that this week, but a few quick comments on markets in general first.