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September 30, 2021

Economic Commentary – The Stock Market Paradox

A paradox is a “situation, person or thing that combines contradictory features.” That is a…

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Investing & Market Commentaries

July 19, 2021

Economic Commentary – The Economy & Inflation

We hear two major themes in the questions being asked by clients these days: is…

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How Long will $500 000 last in retirement

Preparing For Retirement Investing & Market Commentaries

May 7, 2021

How Long Will $500,000 Last in Retirement?

How long will $500,000 last in retirement is a great question to be asking as…

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April 12, 2021

Pension vs 401k | What You Need To Know

Pension vs 401k Pensions and 401ks are two retirement plans that often get confused with…

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April 1, 2021

Economic Commentary – The Economic Horizon

Underlying Strength The economy is strong, certainly stronger than anyone would have predicted from the…

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February 3, 2021

Saving For Retirement At 50

Saving for retirement is one of the most important baseline financial steps you must take…

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February 1, 2021

Best Dividend Stocks For Retirement

Best Dividend Stocks For Retirement When creating a retirement investment plan, look no further than…

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Investing & Market Commentaries

January 14, 2021

Economic Commentary During Crazy Times

Crazy is probably the best word to use in describing 2020 and the first couple…

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Investing & Market Commentaries

December 21, 2020

Building an Investment Portfolio from Scratch

Building an investment portfolio from scratch usually means you have little or no, experience. Perhaps…

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Investing & Market Commentaries

November 25, 2020

Thanksgiving Commentary – Gratitude In Difficult Times

These are difficult times. Nobody surveying the scene in January and February of this year…

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Investing & Market Commentaries

Economic Commentary – The Stock Market Paradox

Economic Commentary – The Economy & Inflation

How Long Will $500,000 Last in Retirement?

Pension vs 401k | What You Need To Know

Economic Commentary – The Economic Horizon

Saving For Retirement At 50

Best Dividend Stocks For Retirement

Economic Commentary During Crazy Times

Building an Investment Portfolio from Scratch

Thanksgiving Commentary – Gratitude In Difficult Times

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