Investments

An investment is something that you put money into with the expectation of earning a profit. For example, you might buy shares of ownership in a company. If the company does well, the value of the stock will go up, and you can sell it for more than you paid.

Learn more about investing from our financial advisors below.

Corporate Bonds, How Safe are They and What Happens if a Company Defaults.

October 21, 2021

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Bonds are backed by the financial strength of the bond issuer. If the bond issuer is not able or chooses not want to pay, a bond can be in default.. . .

Term Life Insurance: Advantages and Disadvantages

October 21, 2021

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Term life insurance is often Less expensive than other types of insurance, especially when the insurance is purchased while the policyholder is younger in age. Because of its affordability, it. . .

7 Shortcuts For Major Money Hassles

October 20, 2021

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Hassle-free means less stress One: Ace Your Retirement By the time you’re 65, you’ll need to have socked away about $25 for every dollar you expect to withdraw annually.. . .

The Best Time for Tax Planning

October 20, 2021

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Tax planning involves far more than scrambling in April to defer income and boost deductions.If you want to minimize what you pay in capital gains tax, reduce your year-end tax. . .

Your Guide To Choosing A Tax Professional

October 13, 2021

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Taxes are complicated, and full of regulations and ever changing laws. Depending on your situation, your tax return may be simple, or involve a series of very detailed steps. If. . .

Make Sure Your Year-End Financial Checklist Makes Sense

October 11, 2021

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Year end is a good time to consider changes that can help you maximize your next tax year. This article lists areas of focus including record keeping and tax liability. . .

Helpful Tips For Improving your Credit Score

October 11, 2021

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Your credit score is used to evaluate your credit worthiness and determines the amount of the loan (credit) that you receive and the interest rate of that loan. The. . .

Sleep Tight Knowing Your Investments are Safe.

October 11, 2021

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Sleeping well is tough with the volatility of our economy The stock market is volatile. CEOs’ salaries are out of control. The hedge funds are losing money. What options. . .

FINRA And Its Relentless Attack on Excessive Fees

October 7, 2021

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A recent article in Investment News reported the planned crackdown on excessive fees charged by the brokerage industry, but how can FINRA regulate their own source of revenue?. . .

Prime Notes Are Prime Fraud

October 7, 2021

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Prime Notes are Prime Garbage In a recent notice, the SEC warned of “Prime Bank Notes” being promoted as high yield bank alternatives are not real. These offerings prey. . .

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