Pensions are declining in the U.S. Social Security could be insolvent by 2034. 42% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved. This makes having a 401(k) plan a necessity, but 35% of private sector employees don't even have access to one. Some companies are afraid of costs. Others don't understand how easy setting up a [...]
Investing is not something that comes naturally to people. It’s risky and challenging, especially since most can’t even answer the question as to why they are investing in the first place. Hence why goal based investing is very important Goal-based investing helps you streamline the process and get your priorities straight. It offers a structured [...]
Many people associate financing a college education with a complex web of savings strategies. Saving for college can be particularly tricky because each family has its own set of financial priorities and trade-offs. Are your children planning on attending a public or private school? Are they looking for a four-year or two-year college? Regardless of [...]
Managing investments (DIY Investing) on your own can seem like a good idea, especially if you don’t want to spend money on financial advice from a professional. After all, how difficult could it be? You read a few financial news articles, monitor market prognosis and subscribe to the feed of several reputable analysts and market [...]
One universal truth of investing is that there is always some degree of risk. However, it’s not just your principal at risk; any gains or losses that you may incur on an asset could also directly affect your taxes. The usual question asked is "How Do Investments Affect Taxes." Tax implications should be a substantial [...]
You’ve probably heard of a retirement planning strategy known to many as the “Back-Door Roth.” But how is it different than the traditional IRA and what are the benefits? When the income limits on Roth conversions were removed in 2010, higher-income individuals who are not eligible to make a Roth IRA contribution were allowed to [...]
Many working individuals don’t stop to consider how Long-Term Care insurance (LTCi) can buy future financial security. We buy auto, home, and life insurance, even pet insurance, with very little chance of using them during our lifetime, yet we’re glad we had them when catastrophe strikes. It’s much harder to imagine oneself unable to brush [...]
The typical medical school debt balance for 2015 graduates amounted to about $183,000, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. What’s more, a third of graduates also had to deal with the debt they had accumulated during their undergraduate studies, with an average balance of $24,000. To make matters worse - the ever-increasing costs [...]
The concept of Diversification is relatively straightforward - it involves spreading your money across different kinds of investments (or asset classes) to balance out the highs and lows in the market. This all sounds great, but how do you decide between the multitude of investments that are available to you to hold? Unfortunately, there is [...]
In today’s economy, it is essential for physician practice owners to look beyond their short-term investment goals and consider their long-term retirement plan. Putting a company-sponsored retirement plan in place may be one of the most important tax and financial decisions physicians can make. The right plan will not only help to attract and retain [...]