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Is It Time to Hire a Financial Advisor? | 5 situations when the answer could be yes
If you find yourself in any of these situations, you should consider hiring a financial advisor.
Pitfalls of Buffered and Levered ETFs to Achieve Your Financial Goals
The marketplace for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) grows each day, and more and more different and innovative products are being created. One new type utilizes derivatives. While these ETFs are innovative and flashy, it’s important to think about the ramifications of investing in such a product.
What Women Need to Know When Working With a Financial Advisor | 5 Tips
I was recently reminded of a troubling statistic: Two-thirds of women do not trust their advisors. This is troubling, largely because it’s so preventable. Check out these tips all women should be aware of to improve this relationship and strengthen their financial futures.
Stimulus 2.0: What Is (and Isn’t) Included in Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the second round of major stimulus as a follow-up to the CARES Act passed earlier in March 2020. While the CAA expanded on some of the relief provided in the earlier CARES Act, it was also notable for a few specific provisions it didn’t include.
What Questions Do I Need to Ask a Seller Before Buying a Home?
No matter how confident you are that the house you’re about to buy is the perfect one for you, it’s always wise to ask as many questions of the seller as possible to make sure you’re getting exactly what you paid for, without any nasty surprises. Here are some vital questions to ask!
How to Report Your 2020 RMD Rollover on Your Tax Return
One of the provisions of the CARES Act was a suspension of 2020 Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). For individuals who took a distribution early in 2020, they were given the opportunity to “undo” part or all of that distribution by returning funds to their IRA by August 31, 2020. Learn more about the tax reporting.
Getting the Most From Your Health Savings Account (HSA)
Getting the most out of your HSA can be difficult, especially while trying to do so over a long period of time. Here are some tips to integrate HSA planning into your overall financial goals and retirement plan.
City of Tacoma Employees: Buy-Up Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefit
Starting Monday, January 11 through Friday, January 29, eligible City of Tacoma employees have an opportunity to buy affordable additional long-term disability insurance coverage through the City. While this benefit may not sound too exciting, it represents essential insurance coverage that you should consider.
What Women Need to Know About Working with Financial Advisors | Tip #5
I was recently reminded of a troubling statistic: Two-thirds of women do not trust their advisors. This is troubling, largely because it’s so preventable. Check out these tips all women should be aware of to improve this relationship and strengthen their financial futures.
