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Posted October 13, 2020
Quarter in Review The third quarter of 2020 was probably one of the strongest periods of economic growth in U.S. history as the economy recovered from near-total shut-down in the second quarter. Gross Domestic Product shrank at an annual rateREAD MORE
Posted October 13, 2020
On December 19, 2019, Congress passed a major tax bill that has retirement and estate planning implications for millions of Americans. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) made several changes to the rules governing companyREAD MORE
Posted October 6, 2020
Social security retirement benefits are the cornerstone of retirement income for millions of Americans. They provide stable income for life and the life of a surviving spouse, with cost-of living increases over both lives. It’s a combination that is veryREAD MORE
Posted September 24, 2020
What a difference a year could make. Already US stocks have recouped most of 2020’s losses linked to COVID-19, and many investors are betting on a continued recovery in 2021. The 2020 downturn broke records for the sharpness of itsREAD MORE
Posted September 15, 2020
Roth IRAs have some very important benefits. Assets in a Roth IRA grow tax-free, and any withdrawals are also tax-free. They are not subject to required minimum distributions during your lifetime. They can also be passed down to heirs tax-free.READ MORE