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Inflation in 2021

Inflation is too much money chasing too few goods. It is a measure of the rate of rising prices in goods and services in an economy.

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Planning

Saving for Retirement and College- How Roth IRAs Can Do It All!

College tuition is a lot more expensive than it was just a few decades ago. Families around the country appreciate that earning a degree without massive student loan debt is a feat that takes years of planning and diligent saving. The reality that college cost increases outpaced inflation over the past several decades is not lost on parents or grandparents with college-aged children….

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Finance

Community Investment Notes

With the dramatic increase of attention around ESG and similar investing approaches, more and more products are becoming available to those seeking financial returns, as well as social or environmental outcomes. Although the vast majority of these products are equity-based (stocks and mutual funds), there is an increasing number of investors looking for equally impactful investments in fixed income. For most, Community Investment Notes may be the answer.

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Planning

Cash Value or Term Life Insurance – Which is Best for Establishing Legacies and Protecting Your Loved Ones?

The odds are that your idea of a good time does not include shopping for life insurance. As depressing as thinking about your death may be, studies show that everyone dies! Life insurance is a great way to make sure that you leave a legacy, rather than a burden to the people you love. Deciding whether a cash value policy or a term life policy best suits your needs is the first meaningful decision you will need to make when shopping for life insurance plans. If you find yourself stuck in the middle of this debate, here are some things to consider.

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Planning

IS ALIMONY TAXED AS INCOME?

Spousal support can be most commonly classified as either Alimony or child support. Each type of support is granted by the signing of a divorce decree.

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Finance

Impact Investing

Investing is no longer just about returns. Investors are increasingly looking for their money to make a positive impact on the world.

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Planning

Enough is Enough! When to Stop Working and Enjoy Retirement!

Retiring well and enjoying your golden years requires a lot more than just qualifying for Social Security. Social Security’s average retirement payment is only $1,503 a month, and that can leave a big gap between your monthly living expenses and the money that Social Security provides.

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