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Markets Stumble In The Second Quarter Global equity markets had a disappointing second quarter with all major global equity markets in the red, leading to overall market declines not seen in decades. To underscore how bleak it has been so far in 2022, consider that the S&P 500 recorded its worst first six months in 52 years and the Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its worst first six months since 1962. For the second quarter of 2022: The DJIA dropped

Passing along sound financial advice is just one of the many ways dads show they care. In honor of Father’s Day this past weekend, we wanted to share some of the wonderful words of wisdom dads have bestowed upon their children. Here are some of our favorite financial lessons from famous dads. Make Your Money Work for You Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, is arguably everyone’s father figure because of how much wisdom he shares with his

It seems like when summertime hits, time slows down. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, the taxes are complete and the vacation days are scheduled. If you find yourself with a bit of extra time on your hands in the upcoming months, you may want to use this opportunity to check in on your family’s finances. While doing a thorough analysis of your wealth may sound intimidating, we’ve broken it down into eight simple steps to

The older we get, the more critical it is to ensure our affairs are in order and have an estate plan. But what exactly is an estate plan, and what should be included? Estate Plan Basics An estate plan is the management and organization of your assets should you pass away. It also includes documentation determining who can make medical and financial decisions should you become incapacitated. Most people think that estate planning just includes a will. While a will

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we recognize those in the military as well as their families. Military members and their families face one-of-a-kind challenges, such as deployment to conflict zones, overseas assignments, and the constancy of change – all of which make dedicating time to personal finance a challenge. Luckily, there are special tax breaks and other benefits unique to service members. Follow these five tips to take advantage of potential benefits and simplify your military family’s personal finances. 

When you created your investment strategy, your asset allocation reflected your goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.  Over time, however, any of these three factors may have changed, and your portfolio may need adjustments to reflect your new investing priorities.  Diversification  The saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” has some application to investing. Over time, certain asset classes may perform better than others. If your assets are mostly held in one kind of investment, you could