For many financial transactions in life, cost may be the most important factor. After all, once you know that you need a particular tool or you have your mindset on a certain appliance, the only thing that’s really important is where you can find it for the best price. But […]

Estate planning, an essential part of sound financial stewardship, is nevertheless a process fraught with emotional implications. After all, estate planning contemplates the handling of assets and other matters following the death of the owner of the estate. For family members, longtime business associates, and others, this somber reality is […]

Many women in the Baby Boomer generation and those close to it had their most formative years during a period when women weren’t typically considered financial decision makers. And yet, they came of age in a time of sweeping change, including the mass entry of women into the workforce and […]

If you retired or plan to retire in 2020, there are a few special opportunities for some smart moves that could save you money at tax time, next April. And of course, there are also some tried – and – true principles to keep in mind regarding your retirement income […]

We often speak with clients about the importance of diversification in their investment holdings. But what is diversification, exactly, and how does it affect your portfolio? If diversification is so great, how do you achieve it, and how do you maintain it? We all know the old saying, “Don’t put […]