Planning
June 27, 2025
Do I Need a Will AND a Trust?
When clients sit across from us at HTG Advisors, one of the most common questions we hear is: “Do I need a will and a trust?” It’s a question that often gets delayed until a...
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Retirement
January 25, 2018
The Rationale for Bond Funds
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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September 14, 2017
Diminished Capacity and Financial Well-Being
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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May 25, 2017
How to Reduce Risk With Tax Diversification
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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May 18, 2017
Choosing a Place to Live in Retirement
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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May 4, 2017
Is Your Savings Enough to Support Your Lifestyle in Retirement? (Part 2)
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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April 20, 2017
Is Your Savings Enough to Support Your Lifestyle in Retirement? (Part 1)
Our current retirement system places all the planning responsibility on your shoulders and requires you to navigate many uncertainties, including: 1) What will your lifestyle cost in the future? 2) How many years will your...
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February 16, 2017
The Social Security Dilemma
“When should I begin receiving Social Security benefits?” This is a popular question without a “one size fits all” answer. Careful consideration of your personal circumstances and the Social Security rules will help you to...
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February 9, 2017
Snow Day! Check Your Financial Forecast
If you live in the Northeast part of the country today, chances are you are at home watching the beautiful snow fall and dreading the inevitable snow shoveling that is sure to follow. Today is...
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November 9, 2016
Will the Election Results Impact Your Investments?
Yesterday’s Presidential election result, while not viewed as the likely outcome, was always a possibility. Sometime in the early hours of Wednesday we were reminded that unexpected events do occur. As the past reminds us,...
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