The June 2009 newsletter is now available. It includes articles on the new credit card law provisions, energy-efficient tax credits, estate planning for second marriages, and social security planning. Click here to read it. … [Read more...]
Investing in Low Interest Rate Environment
Low interest rates create a dilemma. Do you accept a low return because you feel you must protect your principal? Or do you take on greater investment risk in order to try for a higher return? In balancing those two concerns, here are some factors to think about. Consider laddering your … [Read more...]
Retiring Later Boosts Social Security Benefit
The following chart illustrates how the age you begin receiving benefits can greatly affect the amount of income you receive from Social Security every month. The chart assumes a full retirement age of 66, and a base benefit at full retirement age of $2,000 (which is nearly the maximum Social … [Read more...]
In Defense of Buy and Hold
Buy and hold has come under a lot of fire lately as investors and advisors question whether there's a better way. It's good to question and re-analyze over time. But it's not good to have a knee-jerk reaction to the last year's stock market roller coaster that can do permanent damage to your … [Read more...]
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