Author: Mark Starosciak, CFP®
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Adios 2021: The Year That Was
When you really step back and think about it, should we have expected anything different from 2021 than more unpredictability? Clearly, the answer is no. Although... Read more.
2021: Year-End Considerations
As 2021 draws to a close, now is the time to tie up any loose ends and set yourself up for a successful 2022. It is time for some considerations Much of the suggestions... Read more.
How Does the CARES Act Affect the New RMD Rules?
The coronavirus brought about a lot of uncertainty, and even seasoned investors were impacted by the volatile stock market. Retirement investors, in particular,... Read more.
A Comprehensive Pre-Retirement Checklist
Let’s face it – for many people the term ‘retirement’ doesn’t have the same meaning today as it once did years ago. Wind the clocks... Read more.
NEW: Colorado’s Secure Savings Program Explained
Most government institutions have put in place a system that allows all employees in these institutions to save up some money from their salaries. Unfortunately,... Read more.
5 Important Components of A Good Estate Plan
It’s safe to say that thinking about the ideas of disability or dying are not generally pleasant topics for anyone. However, as the old cliché goes, the only... Read more.
The Market Doesn’t Always Bounce Back Quickly
When I started my career as a financial advisor back in the fall of 1999, little did I know that I was entering the business at the worst bear market since the 1920s.... Read more.
Market Observations: Inflation at the Gate
Over the past month or so, it seems every client we’ve spoken with asks about inflation and what are we doing about it in the portfolios. The jury is still... Read more.
Getting Started: An Estate Planning Checklist
Even if you don’t know the third week in October, 2021 is officially Estate Planning Awareness Week, it begs the question: How aware are you of your estate... Read more.
5 Costly Estate Planning Mistakes We See All the Time
Creating your estate plan may be important, but you need to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes while you are at it. Otherwise, you will spend time creating a plan... Read more.