Employees of publicly traded companies are often granted company stock as part of the compensation package. From a portfolio management perspective, holding outsize amounts of stock in the same company that provides income can increase…
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August Market Commentary: Will a Month of Fresh Data Change the Fed’s Aggressive Stance?
July Recap and August Outlook July marked the best month for the markets since November 2020. What happened, after the rout of the first half? Some ideas: It’s a bear market rally sparked by better-than-expected…
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GMB Ep #140: Here’s Exactly What To Do With Your Old Life Insurance Policy
In our financial planning firm, we come across many people who are raising the question of whether or not their old life insurance policies are worth maintaining. However, it is important to know that there…
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GMB Ep #139: Using Financial Data to Manage Your Small Business with Anne Gannon
Data-driven decisions are a key factor in the success of any modern business. Although larger businesses tend to be very good at making data-driven decisions, this isn’t always the case for small business owners. This…
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Tax Planning at the Mid-Stage of Your Career
Financial planning that focuses on your goals and helps you achieve flexibility in your journey is critical at the mid-point of your career. It’s how you build a plan to help you realize the lifestyle…
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Inflation, the Fed, and Recession. It’s Not Linear.
The June CPI number came in at 9.1%. This is not only the second consecutive month that we’ve seen an increase – it was a whopper. Consensus expectations were for an 8.8% annualized increase in…
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Retiring in a Volatile Market: Control What You Can
Retirement during a volatile market is unsettling. Whether you are on the cusp or have already made the leap, a market downturn’s impact on your savings will be felt now and potentially for years to…
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GMB Ep #138: How to Use Options as Portfolio Insurance
As we approach an era of economic uncertainty, many investors are becoming concerned about the value of their investments falling. This is where, if used carefully, options contracts can give investors the ability to safeguard…
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GMB #137: All About I-Bonds, TIPS, and Bond Investing in Inflationary Times
As inflation continues to rise, many questions have come up regarding best practices for safeguarding investments. This week on Grow Money Business, Grant takes a deep dive into bond investing in an inflationary market, and…
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Mistakes are Expensive: A New Generation Embraces Financial Planning at the Mid-Stage
Financial planning has evolved beyond investing assets. The old model limited comprehensive planning to a wealthy few with high levels of manageable assets. For many people, their first engagement with a financial advisor was when…
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