Increasing oil prices and inflation uncertainty have many investors nervous about what the Iran conflict could mean for their portfolios. In this article, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant Allison Donaldson explains how markets typically react to geopolitical...
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I just celebrated a milestone birthday. I can no longer check the 50-59 box on surveys and forms. That’s right the big 6-0. Honestly, I had some trouble embracing this birthday. Keith Richards said, “No...
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The distinct perspectives of different generations add value, both at work and play. HTG Investment Advisors benefits from the range of more than four decades between our youngest and oldest employees. Jeanne and I also...
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Our society values action. We enjoy “action movies”, we use “action verbs” on our resumes, and we praise active people. When we hear news, we think about what action to take. If we hear that...
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Much of the time we spend with our clients involves planning for their futures. Things like ensuring adequate savings and investing to meet future goals are critically important focus areas, especially for pre-retirees. For some...
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We are often asked why we use bond mutual funds rather than individual bonds in our clients’ portfolios. The question is typically posed as “Why would I own a bond fund when I can buy...
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Diminished capacity of a loved one is a multi-faceted issue. There are practical, emotional, safety and certainly financial impacts. Changes are often subtle but may still be evident to family or even non-family members. Clues...
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Tax day has come and gone and taxpayers can go back to more enjoyable pastimes for another 10 months. However, it would behoove those in the higher brackets to take time to consider whether they...
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Where should you live in retirement? Many have weighed in this topic and there are periodic ratings on which states are the best or worst places for retirement. One resource for such lists is WalletHub,...
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To feel confident that your savings will be sufficient to support your retirement, there are a number of risks to be managed. Part 1 of this blog published last month addressed managing longevity and lifestyle...
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