Liz Weston: 3 Tasks for New Retirees That Will Pay Off Later
Wed, Mar 30, 2022
After a working lifetime of alarm clocks and meetings, you might be looking forward to a lot more unstructured time once you retire. But taking care of one more to-do list early on can set you up for a better retirement. Read More
How Inflation Affects Financial Planning
Wed, Mar 09, 2022
.....Financial planning or creating a financial plan isn’t a one-time, transactional exercise. As you build a plan, there are a number of inputs that help to create the personal and financial circumstances for each client. As those factors evolve, wh... Read More
By Joe Buhrmann as seen at FinancialPlanning.com
When it Comes to Your Financial Plan, You Can't Trust a Computer
Tue, Jan 04, 2022
At my annual physical exam recently, the doctor took my vital signs, reviewed my medical records, and after reading my EKG results, said, “Well the computer says you’re having a heart attack.” But the computer was wrong. Read More
By Lisa Brown (seen on Yahoo Finance)
The Most Important Questions For Your First Meeting With A Financial Advisor
Wed, Dec 01, 2021
......This is true for any financial situation, including those outside of losing a partner or spouse. Start by finding a fiduciary, fee-only advisor, ideally someone who is a Certified Financial Planner™, so you’ll know you’re in the hands of a prof... Read More
By Stacey Francis as seen at Forbes.com
10 Simple Cybersecurity Holiday Tips
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
As the end-of-the-year celebrations are approaching, it is important to be mindful of cyber risks and increase measures to be secure. Here are some helpful tips to keep your data safe throughout the most wonderful time of the year. Read More
SEC Slams Almost All Robo-Advisors With Deficiency Letters
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
As the number of robo-advisors explodes, the Securities and Exchange Commission has honed its examinations on interactive digital investment advisors, including those that offer discretionary advice, uncovering a wide swath of deficiencies at almost ... Read More
Cyber Risk Mitigation
Wed, Jul 28, 2021
What is cyber risk and what can we do about it? Melody Koenig, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at FirsTrust, LLC explains how to be more aware of your personal cyber risk and ways for mitigation. Read More
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