Topic: Investing

Articles that provide insights on investing, including news, tips and other information designed to help you stay up to date and on top of your strategy.

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Deciding Between Cash Investments
 November 2, 2023

School of Saving and Investing

Bank accounts and money market funds are about as close as you can get to holding actual cash, but there are important distinctions.

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Banking Turmoil – Is Your Cash Safe?
 June 8, 2023

School of Saving and Investing

Bank failures can be frightening for investors, but there are protections in place to prevent you from losing your funds.

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What is SmartScreen™?
 February 24, 2023

School of Saving and Investing

SmartScreen™ ensures that funds included in our clients’ portfolios meet our high standards.

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IRA Contribution Limits in 2023
 January 6, 2023

School of Saving and Investing

Individual Retirement Accounts [IRAs] – referred to as retirement ‘arrangements’ by the IRS – can be an easy, flexible way to increase retirement savings and lower your tax bill. This year, you can contribute more to these types of plans. Incorporate the new, higher limits into your financial plan as soon as possible to make… Read more »

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5 Important Steps to Retirement Planning
 December 22, 2022

School of Financial Wellness

Retirement planning is a complex process, but these 5 steps will get you on the right track to achieving your retirement goals.

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Retiring in Bear Market
 August 5, 2022

School of Saving and Investing

Successfully navigating a bear market can be difficult for all investors, especially those preparing to enter retirement.

A flat, digital map of the globe with red dots and lines that illustrate the reach of geopolitical distress and the risk it can present for investments.
How the Geopolitical Environment Impacts Investments
 March 31, 2022

School of Saving and Investing

Find out how geopolitical risk can impact investment performance and what actions investors can take to mitigate the negative effects.

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How Could Inflation and Rising Rates Impact Your Investments
 March 10, 2022

School of Saving and Investing

Inflation and rising rates can impact the performance of your portfolio, but careful planning can help mitigate these risks.

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Why Should I Have Bonds in My Portfolio?
 February 9, 2022

School of Saving and Investing

Bonds are debt instruments that pay investors a steady stream of income in return for their cash up front. But income is only one of the benefits that bonds can add to a portfolio. In today’s economic environment, many investors are concerned with how monetary policy will affect their bond positions. That’s because inflation typically… Read more »