Tax planning is probably your least favorite activity but you’ll thank us for it. Here are some tax planning ideas for year end 2019 - get this out of the way before the holidays
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Most companies will have their open enrollment season for employee benefits starting in October. Before you click “submit” – stop! The decision may not be as simple as you think. Pay attention to these three things as you re-up your benefits this fall.
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The media is buzzing about the current state of the yield curve as portending an economic recession. We’re not as up in arms as many industry participants and do not feel this is a strong indication that you make a wholesale move out of the stock market. Here’s our view on the current yield curve inversion.
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In this blog you will learn what a DC plan is, how it is different from a 401k plan, and the questions to ask yourself if you are wondering if you should invest in your company’s deferred compensation plan.
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The Secure Act is on the House’s agenda and it brings with it a series of implications for investors of all types.
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Here is an excellent guide to employee stock options terminology whether you have just received your award or are already familiar with the terms.
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markets around the globe posted positive returns for the quarter.
Developed markets stocks outside the US outperformed emerging markets equities but under-performed the US equity market during the quarter.
Interest rates decreased in the US Treasury fixed income market during the second quarter.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell by 41 bps to 2.00%.
Stock and bond markets rebounded sharply in the first half of 2019.
Over the next 10 years, Vanguard expects stock and bond returns to be lower than the historical averages.
Vanguard forecasts higher returns for foreign stocks vs. US stocks during this period.
GMO’s 7-year return forecast is lower than Vanguard’s.
Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500, have neared their historical average return for only 6 out of the last 93 years – returns have varied widely for other years.
Here are some tips about how to reduce income tax for 2019.
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Equity markets posted positive returns around the globe in the first quarter. Looking at broad market indices, US equities outperformed non-US developed and emerging markets.
REIT indices outperformed equity market indices in both the US and non-US developed markets.
The Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return returned 6.32% for the first quarter of 2019.
In response to rampant financial exploitation of senior investors, the SEC is now requiring financial institutions and services firms to ask for trusted contact information. Having a trusted contact could prevent you from losing substantial amounts of wealth due to fraud or fraudulent activity.
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Here are some resources that may help you as you prepare your 2018 tax return.
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The last thing on your mind during tax season is getting your financial documentation in order– but maybe it should be. If you’re brave enough to take a crack at it, here are some guidelines to follow.
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If you’re an estate attorney, one of the best ways to expand and strengthen your business is through a good solid partnership with an investment advisor. Yet for so many attorneys, finding one worth investing their time in is a challenging pursuit.
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Marriage is a union in many ways. You may have the emotional aspects covered, but what about making the dollars and cents work? Financial tension is a big reason that many marriages fail. Read our seven financial tips for newly married couples to hear some tips for starting off on the right foot.
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A private trust deed is simply a loan made against a real estate investor’s property. In other words, it is a private mortgage. Trust deeds and mortgages have slight differences, but for this discussion it’s fine to think of them as very similar.
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Equity markets around the world posted negative returns for the quarter. Looking at broad market indices, emerging markets outperformed developed markets, including the US.
US equities underperformed both non-US developed and emerging markets.
After declines of 10% or more, equity returns over the subsequent 12 months have been positive over 70% of the time.
The increased market volatility in the fourth quarter of 2018 underscores the importance of following an investment approach based on diversification and discipline rather than prediction and timing.