Cybersecurity is “the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks.” You may not be in the business of defending critical infrastructure from online threats. But fraud, identity theft, and online scams that target your finances pose significant challenges for everyone in today’s digital world. Armed with knowledge, vigilance, and a healthy dose of caution, you can ...
What's the status of the TD Ameritrade/Charles Schwab merger? What do the new IRS Agents mean for you? What's happening in the global economy and how does that impact your investments? What's going on with digital currencies? Where are we now? What are we doing/monitoring in terms of your investments? Tune in to our webinar to hear our fiduciary advisors discuss ...
Age and poor health can quickly impair a person’s ability to deal with life’s many issues, including money. There are many avenues you may decide to take for a loved one (or you may recognize that you desire some assistance yourself). Below we cover a variety of arrangements for help at various levels of need ...
When markets are as volatile as what we’ve been experiencing, it can actually be a good time to make progress toward your long-term financial objectives. No matter what’s happening in the economy and financial markets, we’re always on the lookout for ways to bring you closer to your goals; even as we remain focused on ...
Falling markets and drastic headlines can tempt individuals to abandon their long-term investing plans. Their thinking might go something like, let’s wait until it’s over, hoping to catch the market at its lowest point before buying in. Or in rising markets, maybe they seek to sell most of their holdings near the peak. However, timing ...
Written By: Daniel Carnes Jaime Dimon is a name you will only hear over the major news outlets. And for good reason. He is currently the CEO of the largest bank in the world, JP Morgan. Since he’s in a prominent position in the world, it only makes sense that the news would take his ...
What is Bitcoin? What is the blockchain? How can it be used? What risks does it pose? What should you know about investing in Bitcoin? Many of you have been asking to learn more about Bitcoin, so we put on a seminar for you to learn the basics. Daniel Carnes, one of the first financial ...
What are the most important things you really want when it comes to money? To feel secure. Have peace about your financial future. Generate a steady retirement income. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Retire with a plan and smart strategy. And what else? Many of you want to protect your family. Pay ...
Thankfully, many professionals including doctors and lawyers are held to certain standards within their industries that require them to put the interest of their clients first. Professionals that are legally obligated to put their client’s interest first are known as Fiduciaries. However, this standard is not required of all industries. We have all heard the ...
Do you have a rainy-day fund? Is if fully funded? You understand the importance of reserves. Whether it’s a home repair, auto repair, a layoff or unexpected bill, having cash set aside will ease the financial burden. We recommend three to six months of readily accessible savings in the event of an emergency. If you ...