Advice for Empty Nesters

My Advice for New Empty Nesters

Empty nesters respond to this life change in a few different ways, many of which we see in our office first hand. Many parents, especially mothers, become depressed, sad or lonely.
New Baby Checklist

The New Baby Financial Checklist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZPHWXuqJqc Congratulations, you are expecting an addition to your family! I have just one word for you – Ka-ching! Babies are expensive – we had 4 of them so I know this first hand. Here are some must-do…
Financial Advice for Newlyweds
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Financial Tips for Newlyweds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nuO7lQgY_s As another summer wedding season comes to a close, many new couples will, for the first time, learn financial responsibility for two. So whether you’re a young couple tying the knot or you found…
4 Freedoms of Retirement
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How to Get Ready for Retirement – The 4 Freedoms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqJv6rmUBYg People often think of retirement as freedom from work. It’s the day they step away from their career, collect a gold watch, and set sail for the Bahamas. While retirement does usually include the…
3 Reasons to Have a Financial Advisor
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Mid-Year Outlook 2013 – LPL Financial

Investors’ Trail Map to the Markets The investment landscape for the first half of 2013 has proven to be a tough one to navigate. And, LPL Financial Research believes the second half of this year will best essay writing service reviews be…
Give Your 401k a Checklist

Give Your 401(k) a Quick Checkup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLYYsY74JJ8 When was the last time you reviewed your 401(k)? It’s easy to adopt a “set it and forget it” mentality, but I believe an annual 401(k) review can lead to better growth, higher balances, and…
3 Steps for Choosing a Financial Advisor
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3 Simple Steps for Choosing Your Next Financial Advisor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp7dCiM2BIc The number and variety of financial advisors today is simply astounding. From those who specialize in fortifying money to those who believe in growing wealth as quickly as possible, there is no lack…
8 Best Financial Apps
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The 8 Best Financial Apps for Money-Conscious People

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZUs-7kE_00 You’d be hard-pressed to find someone without a smartphone or tablet these days. Companies like Apple and Samsung have redefined how we communicate, what we rely on, and our ability to access information.…
5 Steps to Retiring

Thinking about Retiring? 5 Steps to Get Started

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZTZ8ArcSb8 So you're thinking about retiring. That's a big decision. There is a good chance you'll be retired for as long as you worked. Think about that – 20 to 30 years - that's a long time to be without…
5 Ways to Dominate taxes

5 Ways to Dominate Your Taxes Next Year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHPSQ-S1V1g Happy Birthday US Federal Income Tax! It was 1913 when Americans were first subject to a 7% Income Tax. Today, 100 years later, we are dealing with an enormously complicated and increasingly controversial…
Investments with Uncommon Tax Benefits

2 Common Investments with Uncommon Tax Benefits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUaDmiRlMIE A common question we receive at Prosperion is “where all the tax-advantaged investments?” Last week John Booren covered two simple ways to reduce taxes on income, but certain types of investments…
Two Ways to Reduce Taxes

2 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Taxes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uJsD8RMoEA In preparation for this week’s Prosper On commentary, I Googled “How to reduce taxes.” The result: nearly 45 million pages. I didn’t have a chance to go through all the results, but those…
Reducing Tax Stress

7 Simple Steps to Reduce your Tax Stress

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ_Id0qnFiQ Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency: but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” wrote Benjamin Franklin in…
Control Your Finances

How to Control Your Finances When the Sky is Falling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcHxWIjJsFc As the Dow reaches another all time high it seems like a good time to reflect on the past 12 years. Think about it: five years ago we thought the world was going to end. Today, we have recovered from…
3 Reasons to Have a Financial Advisor
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3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Have a Financial Advisor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNq2E03joTg Money is often a stressful issue for most people. It’s complicated, confusing, emotional and most of all – important. There is no way to simply put personal finance on the backburner and let it…