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Even With Inflation Slowing Retirees Should Pay Attention
Recent reports indicates that the rate of inflation is slowing, but consumers are still seeing increases in the prices of basic needs like gas and groceries.[1] The rate that things are becoming more expensive has decelerated and has been for some time. But things are...
Is It Time to Buy More Bonds?
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates seven times in 2022 – with more to come in 2023 – and the fed funds rate now sits at 4.25% - 4.50%. Fed Open Market Committee (FOMC) participants see the terminal rate hitting approximately 5.1% by mid-2023, a result of more...
Unexpected Taxes in Retirement
When most people think of major retirement expenses, they often consider housing, healthcare, and that trip of a lifetime they’ve been dreaming about for years. But they often fail to consider what could potentially be their biggest expense – taxes. Keep in mind, many...
How to Get Started Writing a Financial Plan
As a MoneyLetter reader, we trust you recognize the importance of spending time organizing and planning your financial future. To help enhance your planning acumen, this article is about how to apply some of our financial planning process to your life. We believe that...
Savings Alternative: Is a MYGA Right For You?
If you are concerned about the volatility in the stock market, but at the same time are concerned about what effect rising interest rates will have on the bond market, maybe you are looking for alternatives. Money markets and even CDs may not have attractive crediting...
Demystifying Solar Investing, Tax Mitigation, and Growth Potential
It’s that time of the year. Leaves are falling, snow is on the mountain tops, and tax filling extension season (10/15) has passed just as investors and taxpayers have healed from last year’s tax bill. As planning begins for tax mitigation for the upcoming 2022 filing,...
10 Proactive Steps to Ensure a Timely Closing
Get ready for listings and start taking proactive steps. Here are some tips to consider when advising sellers listing a home for sale. Do a title examination. A high percentage of properties being sold have title issues, ranging from minor defects that can be...
Declining Affordability Puts the American Dream Out of Reach
It has never been more challenging for first-time home buyers to enter the real estate market. With the Fed tightening credit conditions -- pushing mortgage rates close to 7% as we go to press – stubbornly high prices mean that 70% of Americans cannot afford to buy a...
A Fixed Annuity Might Make Sense for You
By William “Bill” O’Neill, AIF® An annuity is an insurance-based financial product that accepts funds and then typically pays them back later in a stream of payments or lump sum. It can help protect against outliving your money by providing guaranteed payments...
Approaching or In Retirement? Assess Risks and Make a Plan
By William “Bill” O’Neill, AIF® I speak with investors every day. And even though most of them have been around the block a time or two, market conditions like we have today are frustrating. Perhaps you feel the same way. You might have been aiming to save a certain...
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