September is the perfect month for pumpkin spice lattes, the return of Target's Halloween section, and marriage. Traditionally, more couples get married in September than in any other month. June and October take second and third place, respectively. If wedding bells are on your horizon, you may be caught up in dress adjustments or [...]
4 Ways to Manage Market Volatility By: Stacey Nickens Every couple of days, I get an email from a client wondering if they should be worried about market volatility, rising inflation, or some other catastrophic financial event. Often times, investors in the midst of panic wonder if they should move their money entirely into [...]
Reducing Risk While Beating Inflation By: Stacey Nickens Some investors get nauseous riding the roller coaster that is the stock market. Especially as individuals near retirement, risking loss of principal can feel less and less appetizing. These investors may flock to "safer" investments that experience less volatility but also offer lower returns. However, these [...]
Investing During Periods of Inflation By: Stacey Nickens I logged onto my computer this morning, and the first headline to pop up read, "Is inflation set to soar this summer?" Investors have become increasingly concerned that inflation is on the rise, and these worries have been exacerbated by the Fed's changing policies around inflation. [...]
How Different Forms of Retirement Income Get Taxed By: Stacey Nickens If you have reached retirement, congratulations! It is so beautiful to have more time to explore your hobbies, spend time with loved ones, relax, and travel. However, I never want my retired clients to be bogged down by financial worries. A surprise tax [...]
Your Fall Financial and Tax Planning Checklist By: Stacey Nickens For me, Fall is a time to reflect on my year thus far, honor my accomplishments, and make changes to finish the year on a high note. I like to think about a few questions. What were my goals at the beginning of the year? [...]
Tip of the Day: Dividend Income Can Help Retirees Weather Market Volatility By: Stacey Nickens Clients often ask me: How much money do I need to have saved for retirement? However, instead of selecting a specific number, I prefer to look at how much money you will need to withdraw from your investment portfolios during [...]
Getting a little extra cash always feels fantastic. Perhaps you got a bonus at work, inherited some money, or just did really well on your March Madness bracket. Whatever the reason, it's important to carefully plan out how you will spend your money so it doesn't go to waste. 1. Set aside some fun money [...]
With the holidays on their way, you might be on the hook for a lot of parties. Perhaps you're throwing a Halloween party for your friends or hosting your family for Thanksgiving. Either way, you may be looking at spending a lot of money on entertainment. But that doesn't have to be the case! There [...]
Summer may be full of vacations and long naps on the beach, but the longer days also push many of us to work more and harder. We dive into passion projects, perhaps making improvements on the house or reading long-forgotten books. Giving back to the community is important to me, and I like to use [...]
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