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Positive Signs of a Growing Economy

Key Takeaways: Publicly traded companies will be releasing earnings reports over the next several weeks. Economists believe growth...

Monte Carlo

Determining a Retirement Savings Rate

As we meet with new families, we continually hear the same two questions: 1) are we making good decisions with the money we earn...

Tax Management

Upcoming Child Tax Credit Checks: Not Free Money

Max Child Tax Credit now $3,600/child under 6; $3,000 ages 6-17 Even high-income families will receive 50% advances on these credits...

401k & Benefits

Testing the Challenges of a Long Retirement

We often joke that our job was created because of increasing life expectancies and pensions seldom being offered. Obviously,...

Charitable Giving

Giving Strategy for Charity Gala Season

Fewer than 15% of taxpayers itemize deductions since 2018 tax reform. Timing the donations you already plan to make can maximize...

Asset Allocation

The Hidden Benefits of Saving Early in Life

We’re all aware that saving for retirement is not a strong suit for many Americans. There is no end to the alarming statistics...

Economic Analysis

Interest Rates & Inflation

Over the past decade, the Federal Reserve has been pushing for modestly higher interest rates and inflation. To anyone following...

Financial Planning

The Grey Area of Paying Off a Mortgage Early

A key question that soon-to-be retirees often face is whether or not to eliminate debt before retirement. Generally, we would...

Budgeting

Inflation Concerns: Are Higher Prices Here to Stay?

Higher prices are here – I learned this last month when booking a rental car for our summer vacation, a 6-day rental for...

Retirement

Insight Into Fixed Income + Timing of Social Security

When entering retirement, the question of how to structure income can be the most influential factor in determining a family’s...

Weekly Update

Toilet Paper... and Pork?

A little over a year ago, in March 2020, life as we then knew it was drastically changed. Many of those who were fortunate enough...

Cash Flow

How Will A Bear Market Affect Your Plan?

In this week’s edition of the Ballast Atheneum, I am going to explore a subject no one wants to see but we all must prepare for;...

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