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Stocks vs. Bonds: Historical Returns, Risk, and the Case for Both
Stocks and bonds differ in many aspects, including the risk and return investors can expect. Because of these differences, stocks and bonds accomplish different things
Are Bonds Safe During a Recession or Market Crash?
Although past performance is not indicative of future results, history can be a helpful lens to view bond performance during past recessions and bouts of
What Is An Early Exercise of Stock Options?
If you work for a private startup, you may be able to exercise your stock options early. Early exercisable stock options means you can exercise
Stress Test Your Retirement Income Plan
Don’t stress out about every headline, stress test your retirement plan instead. Markets move every day and the news cycle is 24-7. Unfortunately, headlines often leave
How to Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor
When starting to search for a financial advisor, investors may not realize the different types of advisors out there…and they’re not all trying to sell
Can You Live Off Dividends In Retirement?
The idea of living off dividends in retirement sounds nice, but investors often don’t realize how much money they’ll need invested to generate enough income
Exercising Stock Options
When’s the best time to exercise your stock options? With stock options, employees have the right (not obligation) to buy the shares. When you exercise
What is a Stepped Up Basis? Cost Basis of Inherited Stock and Other Assets
A step-up in basis is a tax advantage for individuals who inherit stocks or other assets, like a home. A stepped up basis can apply
7 Ways to Buy a New Home Before Selling Your Current House
Can I buy another house before I sell mine? Updated for 2025. Because who wants to move twice? To buy a new house while selling
What’s The Best Thing To Do With A Large Inheritance?
After receiving a large inheritance from a loved one, you may wonder: what’s the best thing to do with it? As you consider what approach
How Are Stock Options Taxed?
Tax implications of exercising and selling stock options If you have stock options as a large part of your income, taxes are especially important. There
Why Non-Deductible IRA Contributions Aren’t Worth It
Updated for 2024 – 2025. Investors often ask: should I be making nondeductible IRA contributions? In the vast majority of cases the answer is no.
What Does an IPO Mean for Stock Options? What Happens to Employees When a Company Goes Public
Whether you work for a private company about to IPO or one that’s recently gone public, you may wonder what that means for employees and
Qualified Small Business Stock: The Section 1202 Gain Exclusion
If you invested in a startup or small business (founders, employee exercise of stock options, business owner), you need to know about qualified small business
How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor
Looking to find fiduciary financial advisors and wealth managers? Only fiduciary advisors are legally bound to act in your best interest at all times. Here
2025 IRS Contribution Limits For IRAs, 401(k)s & Tax Brackets
The IRS released the 2025 401(k), 403(b), and SEP IRA contribution limits, including a new special catch-up contribution for workers age 60 to 63. The
How Often Should You Rebalance Your 401(k)?
Rebalancing your 401(k) and investment portfolio is an important part of a successful investment strategy. Your asset allocation is the percentage of your portfolio that
What To Do With The Money From The Sale Of Your Business
Selling your business for cash? Deciding how to allocate and invest the proceeds after the sale of your company is a big decision that requires