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I aspire to live a great life. I define this as follows: To live a life full of meaning and love. To be healthy and physically capable of doing the activities I enjoy. To experience new things and travel. To give back to others. This kind of life doesn’t just happen overnight. In fact, I’m…

I grew up playing baseball, and it was common advice that I needed to hear, “Don’t swing for the fences.” When trying to hit a homerun, you end up taking your eye off the ball, and usually miss hitting the ball entirely. In investing, there is similar wisdom. Yes, it’s alluring to find an investment…

Some clients check their portfolios weekly. Others might only check it once or twice a year. Whenever you look at your performance, you’re really asking yourself: “How I am doing RELATIVE to some other benchmark?“ For example, if the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 10% and your portfolio is also up 10%, you would…

Below is an excerpt from an article I thoroughly enjoyed reading. It captures the thoughts and emotions of several clients I’ve spoken to recently, and how/why the market can be so high right now amid all the uncertainty. From its record high on February 19, 2020 the S&P 500 Index1 fell 33.79% in less than 5…

A big question that investors face as they approach retirement is when/how to take social security. Most investors are aware there is some type of penalty for taking early social security, but a lot of clients don’t know the exact reduction they’ll see by taking early benefits. Take a look at the chart below- it…

For a lot of investors, the 401(k) is the main savings vehicle for accumulating wealth. 401(k) plans often provide matching contributions which helps you to save more each year, and reach your retirement goals quicker. The downside (in my mind) of some 401(k) plans is that you have limited investment options. It may be difficult…

Retiring takes a lot of hard work, saving, and discipline. However, if you chose to retire in Georgia, there are some great tax benefits that make the transition to retirement a little cheaper and easier. Here are the main benefits of retiring in GA: GA Retirement Income Exclusion: This allows GA taxpayers (age 65 and…

The SECURE Act was recently enacted by Congress. There are several new rules pertaining to retirement such as new Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) ages, inherited IRA provisions, and accessing your IRA money for certain expenses. One of the planning opportunities that arises with the new law is potentially doing more Roth IRA conversions for retirees.…

Our clients get remarried for a variety of reasons. As exciting as this is, it often triggers unique thoughts and questions…will we share our income / expenses equally? I have kids from a previous marriage, and, when I die, I would like my assets to go to them rather than my spouse…is that okay? Do…

What is the secret to having a great investment experience? A few key things come to mind. One of the great secrets of investing is putting TIME on your side. If you can save significantly when you are young, the powerful effects of compounding returns work in your favor. More time = more wealth! Let’s…

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20 Second Advisor: Don’t swing for the fences.

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20 Second Advisor: Target Retirement Funds – Good or Bad Idea?

20 Second Advisor: Why It’s Easy to Retire in GA.

20 Second Advisor: SECURE Act Means More Roth Conversions

Getting Remarried…Plan Ahead!

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