Will the GDP Report Suggest a Recession?   The advanced report on first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was just released.   Perhaps no other economic report this year will be more scrutinized.   Those looking for economic clues that could signal a recession will undoubtedly dissect the GDP report like a CSI team in a lab. […]

Inflation Creeping into Personal Finances Provided by Marc Aarons   If you have a balance on a credit card or an adjustable rate mortgage, you might be noticing changes in your payments. Higher interest rates are starting to ripple through the personal finance landscape, and it doesn’t look like that trend will change anytime soon. […]

April Is Financial Literacy Month April marks the start of Financial Literacy Month, a nationally recognized movement to promote and support financial understanding in children and teens. For many, it’s a fantastic opportunity to teach and connect with their children or grandchildren, and these kids are ready to learn! Recent data shows that nearly 74% […]

Are You Retiring Within the Next 5 Years? What to focus on as the transition approaches  Provided by Marc Aarons   You can prepare for the transition years in advance. In doing so, you may be better equipped to manage anything unexpected that may come your way. How much monthly income will you need? Unfortunately, […]

Why Don’t All Affluent People Become Wealthy? Perception, hesitation, & poor decisions are factors.    Provided by Marc Aarons                        Why do some people let their potential for lifetime wealth slip away? Some people are better off economically at 30 or 40 than they are at 50 or 60. In some cases, fate deals them […]

The Fed Makes Its Move Provided by Marc Aarons   The Federal Reserve recently announced that for the first time in three years, it would increase short-term interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point. In addition, the Fed has stated that it would like to see short-term interest rates near 2% by the […]

How Market Cycles Can Impact Retirements Sequence of returns can play a role in your overall portfolio. Provided by Marc Aarons A thoughtful retirement strategy may help you pursue your many retirement goals. That strategy must consider many factors, and here are just a few: your income needs, the order of your withdrawals from taxable […]

Getting (Mentally) Ready to Retire Even those who have saved millions must prepare for a lifestyle adjustment. Provided by Marc Aarons   A successful retirement is not merely measured in financial terms. Even those who retire with small fortunes can face boredom or depression and the fear of drawing down their savings too fast. How […]

Major Risks to Family Wealth Protect your family assets for future generations. Provided by Marc Aarons   All too often, family wealth fails to last. One generation builds a business—or even a fortune— lost in the ensuing decades. Why does it happen, again and again? Often, families fall prey to serious money blunders, making classic […]

Roth IRA Conversions What are your choices? What are the benefits? Provided by Marc Aarons If you own an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), perhaps you have heard about Roth IRA conversions. Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA might be a sound financial move depending on your situation. But remember, this article is for […]