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During Times of Market Volatility, Focus on What You Can Control
Amidst the vast uncertainty in the markets right now, it’s more important than ever for investors to understand the benefits—and limitations—of diversification. Having the right
Why You Need To Be Financially Prepared For An Unexpected Job Loss
The economy has been booming since the financial crisis but tough times are back. Broad economic conditions impact hiring or layoffs for many workers, but
Should You Start Saving for College Before You Have Kids?
Couples with strong cash flows may be eager to start planning for the future. With extra cash laying around, some investors may decide to start
3 Retirement Plans for Small Businesses: How They Compare
What’s the best retirement plan for small businesses? Business owners with employees have several options: traditional 401(k) plan, SIMPLE 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, and SEP IRA
Kristin McKenna On the SECURE Act – Sirius Business Radio Interview
Darrow Wealth advisor Kristin McKenna, CFP® talks to Your Money host Kent Smetters about the SECURE Act on Sirius Business Radio.
Are Financial Advisors Worth the Cost? It’s Not Just the Value of Your Time
Are Financial Advisors Worth the Cost? How much does it cost to work with a financial planner? And is it worth it? For some, not
Should You Take a Pension or a Lump Sum?
Should You Take a Pension or a Lump Sum? Deciding between a lump sum or receiving pension benefits monthly requires careful planning and consideration. Though
Investing Beyond Your 401(k): How To Do It And Why You Should
This article was written by Darrow advisor Kristin McKenna, CFP® and originally published by Forbes.
Should Married Couples Use Joint or Separate Trusts?
Revocable or living trusts play an important role in many estate plans. Married couples utilizing trusts in their estate plan need to consider if it’s
What Happens to Stock Options After a Failed IPO?
What Happens to Stock Options After a Failed IPO? WeWork (now called The We Company) was just steps from a historic initial public offering when
Is Tax-Loss Harvesting a Good Idea?
Tax-loss harvesting is the process of selling an investment that has lost value in your portfolio to ‘realize’ the loss for tax purposes. Investors can
How a Roth IRA Could Make Your Kid a Millionaire
Updated for 2023. For most parents, it’s a trifecta: help your kids learn about investing, save for retirement, and get fast-tracked to becoming a millionaire.
Should You Sell Stock Options After The IPO Lockup Period?
What’s your post-IPO stock liquidation strategy? Working for a company as it goes public can be a very exciting and rewarding experience. If you have
Is it Better to Buy a Home with Cash or a Mortgage?
Should you get a mortgage if you can buy the home with cash? The idea of living mortgage-free can be particularly enticing for individuals nearing
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest Extra Cash?
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest Extra Cash? It’s true: the idea of living without a mortgage payment sounds enticing. On the
That’s Terrible…But It Would Never Happen To Me: Real Life Estate Planning Nightmares
Estate planning is the process of preparing wills and other legal documents to distribute your assets and make arrangements for your wishes to be carried out in
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,
What History Can Teach Us About Asset Class Diversification in 4 Charts
Setting your asset allocation is like drafting architectural plans when building a home; it provides a map to guide the construction of your investment portfolio.