A broad group of companies carried the U.S. stock market to a 10.9%1 return in the first half of 2026. Over the past three years, seven technology companies—the so-called “Magnificent Seven”—accounted for most of the...
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If you’re 70½ or older and still writing personal checks to charity, you may be leaving a significant tax benefit on the table. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) lets your IRA do the giving —...
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Tax season is wrapping up, and if a refund is heading your way, you might already be thinking about how to spend it. Before that deposit hits your account and disappears into everyday life, take...
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You just received a life-changing amount of money. You can cover all your expenses, repay every debt, buy nearly anything you want, and never worry about running out of funds. So why doesn’t it feel...
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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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Should I front-load or max out my 401(k) early in the year? How do I avoid losing my company match? These questions came up recently when my husband prepared for his annual bonus elections in...
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Inherited IRA rules have become increasingly complex with the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0. New requirements took effect in 2025 that can dramatically impact beneficiaries’ tax situations. Inheriting a retirement account should feel like a...
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A recent national study has uncovered some eye-opening patterns in how investors make investment decisions. The FINRA Foundation’s 2024 National Financial Capability Study1 surveyed thousands of investors and found significant gaps between where young investors get...
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HTG Investment Advisors is pleased to share an important conversation featuring our own Allison Donaldson, CFP®, on the Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning℠ podcast with Michael Clear and Wiggin & Dana. In this episode, Allison...
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Receiving an inheritance can provide financial opportunities, but also requires careful planning to avoid costly mistakes. CFP® certificant Kerry Connell highlights common mistakes and how to avoid them.