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How to Apply an Asset Allocation to Multiple Investment Accounts

Whether you're managing your own investments or working with a financial advisor, setting the right asset allocation is key. But what's the best way to apply an asset allocation to multiple investment accounts? Managing your accounts at the portfolio level vs each account individually is advantageous in many situations. A…

Kristin McKennaFebruary 15, 2021

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What To Do With Excess Cash: 7 Ways to Use Extra Savings

What should you do with excess cash? If you are holding too much cash, consider how to use the extra money to your benefit. If you have extra cash in the bank, you may be wondering if you should invest the money or pay down debt. Assuming you already have…

Kristin McKennaMay 27, 2020

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Asset Management vs Wealth Management: What’s the Difference?

Asset Management vs Wealth Management When searching for a financial professional, you may wonder whether you need asset management vs wealth management. How are they different? Advisory firms offer a range of services and may specialize in one area too. With so many synonyms for financial advisors, it's hard to…

Kristin McKennaApril 28, 2020

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I Maxed Out My 401(k), Now What? What to Do After Maxing Out Your 401(k)

Ways to Invest After Maxing Out a 401(k) Wondering what to do after maxing out your 401(k)? If you're looking for ways to save outside of your retirement plan, most individuals have three options: a brokerage account, IRA, or Roth IRA. Investing after maxing out a 401(k) is wise, especially…

Kristin McKennaOctober 8, 2019

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Non-Deductible IRA Contributions Aren’t Worth It – Here’s Why

5 reasons you shouldn't make nondeductible contributions to an IRA Are non-deductible IRA contributions worth it? Most high-income individuals are unable to make tax-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA due to IRS limits, yet their earnings level may allow the capacity to save more after maxing out a 401(k). Although any…

Kristin McKennaJuly 23, 2019

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5 Health Insurance Options For Early Retirees

What options do early retirees have to obtain health insurance coverage before they reach age 65 and can enroll in Medicare? Estimating health care costs during retirement is already challenging and pre-Medicare retirees face additional uncertainty. (more…)

Kristin McKennaMay 21, 2019

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5 Ways to Minimize Tax on Your Investments

As the saying goes, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Though it's hard to argue with the truth, there are often ways improve your situation. Reducing your tax liability can be challenging, but there are several strategies, particularly if you're charitably inclined. When considering which tax-saving strategy might be…

Kristin McKennaApril 12, 2019

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Taking a Closer Look at U.S. Equity Indices

Updated as of December 31, 2020. The S&P 500 is often used as a measure of the entire US stock market, and for good reason, but that sometimes leads investors to believe they need only invest in a fund that tracks the famed index. To better understand the US equity…

Kristin McKennaFebruary 6, 2019

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Calculating How Much Charitable Donations Will Reduce Taxes

How much charitable giving will reduce taxes depends on what you donate. The tax deductions for charitable giving will vary for donations of cash, stock, or even retirement assets. To maximize the tax benefits of charitable giving, consider the different ways you could give. To find the best tax savings,…

Kristin McKennaFebruary 5, 2019

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Investing Outside of the S&P 500

If you've ever heard excerpts from the latest Apple earnings report, you may have thought, 'so what?' Well, for many investors, Apple's relative performance could impact your own bottom line. As of December 31st, 2020, the 5 largest publicly traded companies (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, and Google) in the world…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 20, 2019

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