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Stock Market Commentary December 2022

Stock Market Commentary December 2022

NOTE ABOUT IRA TO ROTH IRA CONVERSIONS: Each year, we recommend that our clients consider converting money from an IRA to a Roth IRA. Because of our national debt, we believe that taxes will need to be raised in the future, and tax brackets will correspondingly be much worse. If you are in the 12%

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Ken Wink
Year-End Financial Tips to Keep You on Track and Maximize Savings

Year-End Financial Tips to Keep You on Track and Maximize Savings

Budget for holiday shopping and gifts before spending. Review retirement contribution amounts and limits for the current year. Set budget and financial goals for the upcoming year. Evaluate tax planning strategies such as Tax Loss Harvesting, Charitable Contributions, and Roth Conversions. Review health insurance coverage or employee benefits, if needed. The end of the

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Zach Bachner
Stock Market Commentary November 2022

Stock Market Commentary November 2022

NOTE ABOUT IRA TO ROTH IRA CONVERSIONS: Each year, we recommend that our clients consider converting money from an IRA to a Roth IRA. Because of our national debt, we believe that taxes will need to be raised in the future, and tax brackets will correspondingly be much worse. If you are in the 12%

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Ken Wink
How To Invest with Dollar Cost Averaging

How To Invest with Dollar Cost Averaging

Dollar Cost Averaging is the technique of systemically funding and investing savings based on a recurring timeframe. This strategy is used to avoid complications with attempting to time market bottoms and tops. We also believe this is a beneficial strategy from a behavioral perspective as funding is often incorporated into a monthly budget. Market

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Zach Bachner
Strategies to Increase Monthly Income and Build Financial Stability

Strategies to Increase Monthly Income and Build Financial Stability

Perform exceptionally well at your current employer and be rewarded with an appropriate raise. Always be looking for another employment opportunity that includes higher pay. Pick up a second job or acquire a passive income stream to supplement your current income. The recent highs in inflation have caused many individuals and families to

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Zach Bachner
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