Wondering when it’s an appropriate time to retire? Let’s look at some of the common indicators that you may be ready to leave work for good. An Investopedia article, 6 Signs That You’re Really Ready to Retire, has some terrific insights into this important subject. Have you reached your full […]
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The horizon can tell us quite a bit about what’s coming. On a warm summer night, you can look out at the horizon to see if a storm is brewing and when you’re behind the wheel, you can keep your eyes on the horizon for signs of trouble. But we […]
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Though many financial experts had long been expecting it, when the news broke on May 4 that the Fed was raising the interest rate by a half point, it still felt like a thunder clap. According to a CNBC article, Here’s what the Fed’s half-point rate hike means for your […]
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Market Volatility and Your Retirement Reaching retirement should be a time to sit back and relax. A time when you can focus on making the most out of every day. But recent market and economic conditions are adding an extra layer of uncertainty for those nearing or just beginning retirement. […]
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While there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big about retirement, it’s important to remember that how you think about retirement is likely to change over time. No matter how your circumstances change, you’re likely to have four different phases of retirement. Phase One The first phase is the pre-retirement phase. This […]
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Provided by our strategic partner Gradient Investments For more market updates, subscribe to our YouTube channel! Click here to subscribe! Gradient Investments Weekly Talking Points 05/13/2022 All data is for the week ended May 13, 2022. Stocks The equities markets were again marked by increased volatility and sharp declines last […]
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While there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big about retirement, it’s important to remember that how you think about retirement is likely to change over time. No matter how your circumstances change, you’re likely to have four different phases of retirement. Phase One The first phase is the pre-retirement phase. This […]
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As a valued client we always want to keep you informed. Below is commentary from one of our strategic partners, Gradient Investments. We hope you find it helpful and informative. If you have any questions about the content and how it affects your portfolio, please feel free to give me […]
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Provided by our strategic partner Gradient Investments For more market updates, subscribe to our YouTube channel! Click here to subscribe! Gradient Investments Weekly Talking Points 05/09/2022 All data is for the week ended May 6, 2022. Stocks In a very volatile week, the broad US stock market (S&P 500) declined […]
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Provided by our strategic partner Gradient Investments For more market updates, subscribe to our YouTube channel! Click here to subscribe! Gradient Investments Weekly Talking Points 04/29/2022 All data is for the week ended April 29, 2022Stocks US equities were down sharply last week, with the benchmark S&P 500 dropping 3.26%, […]
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