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Are Roth IRAs Really as Great as They’re Cracked Up to Be? by Edward F. Downey in Kiplinger
Are Roth IRAs Really as Great as They’re Cracked Up to Be? by Edward F. Downey in Kiplinger Fri, Apr 28, 2023 While a Roth IRA is an excellent tax strategy, that doesn’t mean you should underestimate the benefits of a traditional tax-deferred retirement account. Read More

SECURE 2.0 Act Changes 401(k), IRA, Roth, Other Retirement Plan Rules
SECURE 2.0 Act Changes 401(k), IRA, Roth, Other Retirement Plan Rules Mon, Mar 20, 2023 The SECURE 2.0 Act makes major changes to retirement savings plans. Here's what you need to know. Read More
By By Kelly Taylor (as seen on Kiplinger.com)

How to Find a Financial Adviser
How to Find a Financial Adviser Wed, Jan 04, 2023 ......And while we’re on the topic of ethics: Fiduciaries are required by law to put your interests before their own.. In addition to that, a subset of fiduciary firms are fee-only, which means they don’t sell any products or services beyond their r... Read More
By as seen at Kiplinger.com

The Best and Worst Ways To Spend Your Year-End Bonus
The Best and Worst Ways To Spend Your Year-End Bonus Tue, Dec 06, 2022 Good news for employees: Even though 2020 and 2021 have been distinctly different from years past, full of economic strife due to the global pandemic, more employers are opting to give year-end bonuses. So if you're one of the fortunate workers who's... Read More
By Cynthia Measom in Yahoo Finance

‘Fee based’ vs. ‘fee only’ financial planners: There’s a big difference
‘Fee based’ vs. ‘fee only’ financial planners: There’s a big difference Wed, Nov 09, 2022 .....Such advisors often call themselves “fee based,” hoping you’ll confuse them with “fee only” planners. Fee-only planners are compensated only by the fees you pay; they don’t accept commissions or other compensation that could influence their advi... Read More
By Liz Weston in LA Times

How to Pick a Financial Advisor
How to Pick a Financial Advisor Wed, Nov 09, 2022 This guide decodes the wide variety of certifications and services—along with a checklist of what to ask before you choose Read More
By Bernice Napach in WSJ

How to Find a Fee-only Financial Advisor – And Why it Matters
How to Find a Fee-only Financial Advisor – And Why it Matters Tue, Sep 13, 2022 ....I recommend that you limit your search to fee-only financial advisors. They are more likely to put your financial interests ahead of their own since they don’t earn commissions from selling you products and services.... Read More
By Kevin Mercadanta

CFA Society of Orlando Announces New Board of Directors
CFA Society of Orlando Announces New Board of Directors Tue, Jul 26, 2022 The CFA Society of Orlando is pleased to announce their new Board of Directors including FirsTrust's Chief Investment Officer, Chris Cannon, CFA ... Read More
By CFA Society of Orlando

How to Choose a Financial Advisor That's Right for You
How to Choose a Financial Advisor That's Right for You Fri, Jun 10, 2022 .....Many professional associations have large directories. For example, the National Association for Personal Financial Advisors lists fee-only, fiduciary planners.... Read More
By Rachel Lynn CBS News Money Watch

Rick Kahler: When is 'financial planning' not financial planning?
Rick Kahler: When is 'financial planning' not financial planning? Thu, May 19, 2022 ....Then I notice the incongruency because in almost every case, the ads are being run by companies that sell financial products or are owned by huge insurance companies..... Read More
By Scott Waltman - Abdeen News

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