We often see a lot in the news about how many people aren’t prepared for retirement. But saving for retirement in a 401k doesn’t have to be scary or complicated.
Are you making investment decisions in light of the game you really want to win?
You do not need to pick the next big winner in order to have a successful investment experience. As a matter of fact, behaving as if this were possible is an almost certain way to have a terrible investment experience. What are the hallmarks of a more successful approach?
Planning your gift-giving budget for the holidays may give you a little more freedom and a little less stress. Here are a few ideas of how you can plan ahead … for next Christmas, of course!
Foster Group has a number of philanthropically-focused team members who can walk you through the integration of charitable intent with your financial plan. There are several ways to give, save taxes, help worthy organizations, and leave a legacy both through heirs and non-profit organizations.
You know the old saying, “What goes up must come down.” Currently everything seems to be going up at the same time.
It’s one thing to turn in the office keys and ride off into the sunset as a former W-2 employee, but what about those who started and built businesses?
One of the things married couples often do not consider in their planning is what I like to call the “Invisible Tax.”
Homes are commonly thought of as investments. It’s easy to see why. For most of us, it’s the single biggest thing on our balance sheets for years.
This year has reminded us of the many important roles that fixed income can play in portfolios.
Did you know that there are just four uses of money? They are Owe, Grow, Give, and Live.
That’s when I realized, constructing a basement wasn’t all that different from constructing a financial plan.
1:42 - In the News: Expansion in the US
2:24 - Recent Market Performance
5:07 - Patience: Why This Election is Different
6:52 - Elections Through Inaugurations: Should You Stay Invested?
As this year exemplifies, stock markets have the tendency to do things we would never expect.
