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What Should I Invest in Right Now?

What Should I Invest in Right Now?

Written by: Cole Buffehr    One of humanity’s great shared experiences is FOMO: Fear of Missing Out. Even if you were raised in the Himalayas by monks and attained enlightenment, there was some point in your childhood or adolescence where you felt like you might...
Is Life Insurance Taxable?

Is Life Insurance Taxable?

Written by: Levi Geissel   “Is a life insurance benefit taxable?”. This is one of the most common questions we receive as advisors when discussing life insurance. Rightfully so, because it is a very important consideration to be mindful of.   In most...
Should I Invest or Pay Off Debt?

Should I Invest or Pay Off Debt?

Share This: Written by: John Neri As a financial planner, I am asked many questions about personal finance. These questions can be as basic as how much money should I keep in my emergency reserve account, and as complex as I have $1,000,000 saved and want to retire...
How to Get Rid of Credit Card Debt

How to Get Rid of Credit Card Debt

Written by: Colin Kosco   Do you feel helpless and overwhelmed by the growing size of your credit card debt? If so, you are not alone! Credit cards can be useful tools, but they are also incredibly easy to misuse and, of course, unexpected expenses pop up that...
What Percentage of My Income Should I Invest

What Percentage of My Income Should I Invest

Written by: Antwon Weary What Percentage of My Income Should I Invest Remember the early years of your life when you would stash away all the money that you got from birthdays or the Tooth Fairy? Back then, many of us weren’t concerned about investing for retirement...
Can I Contribute to a 401k and IRA?

Can I Contribute to a 401k and IRA?

Written by: James Fox IRAs and 401ks are the two most popular retirement accounts that people will save into for retirement. But, despite their popularity, I am commonly asked, “Can I contribute to a 401k and IRA?” While the short answer is yes, we should...