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March 16, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

Women Are Setting Themselves Apart From Men Financially

The reality is that there are a lot of myths and stigmas surrounding the financial habits of men verses women and those need to be examined in the context of actual research. Here are some of the top ways women are setting themselves apart from...

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Season 2: Episode 3 – “Sweet Treats and Elder Law”

In episode 3, Chris and Scott interview Maureen Anderson a local elder law attorney who works with seniors, disabled persons and their loved ones to handle a wide range of legal matters....

March 11, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

Women and Finance

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to examine how the roles of women have changed in regards to household financial planning. ...

March 9, 2020 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

The Bull Turns 11

As the coronavirus continues to scare global markets, it would be easy to forget that the current bull market started 11 years ago today. ...

March 5, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

Can you be giving more to your grandchildren?

Grandparents are often very giving to their grandchildren. ...

March 4, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

Teaching Your Children Good Money Habits

Teaching your children good money habits is very important early on in life. Learning proper money management skills early on in life will advance the child’s relationship with money in general. ...

March 2, 2020 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Coronavirus Fears Intensify

Stocks just suffered their worst week since the global financial crisis on coronavirus outbreak fears. ...

February 20, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

The Importance Of Checking In With Your Beneficiaries, POA, Wills and Trusts

We will discuss the differences between beneficiaries, powers of attorneys, wills, and trusts. We will also discuss the importance of checking in with them and how you and your loved ones benefit from planning ahead. ...

February 19, 2020 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Productivity Bounces

Productivity is a key ingredient in keeping this aging economic cycle afloat, and a nice bounce in 2019's fourth quarter productivity may be a step in the right direction. ...

February 13, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

The Importance of Honest Financial Conversations Between Spouses

When it comes to marriage and finances, it's no secret that money can be a tricky subject to deal with. ...

February 12, 2020 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Global Gets Going

Stocks in developed markets outside the United States have underperformed those in the United States almost without interruption for the last decade. ...

February 6, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

Understanding The Difference Between Pre-Tax and Post-Tax

There is a difference between pre-tax and post-tax deductions and it is important to know what they are. ...

February 5, 2020 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Assessing Coronavirus Outbreak

After a three-and-a-half month, largely uninterrupted rally in stocks, the period of calm ended last week as the coronavirus outbreak led to a bout of volatility. ...

January 29, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

How To Know If You Are Behind Or Ahead In Your Savings

Creating wealth is a sprint and remaining concentrated for decades can feel exhausting and discourage our efforts. ...

January 29, 2020 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

A Sentiment Check

U.S. stocks have staged an impressive rally over the past few months. ...

January 23, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

5 Steps for Creating a Successful Budget

Creating a successful budget is important to make sure you have enough money for everything you need in life. Follow these 5 steps to create a successful budget. ...

January 22, 2020 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Earnings Are All About 2020

Earnings growth was largely absent in 2019, but we expect it to pick up in 2020. With stock valuations elevated, we think earnings hold the key to pushing stocks higher this year. ...

January 15, 2020 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Assessing Geopolitical Risk

The United States' airstrike January 3, 2020, near Baghdad, Iraq, that killed a top Iranian military general was a major escalation in Mideast tensions. Iran's retaliatory strike January 8 sent a message, but additional responses can't be ruled out. ...

January 13, 2020 In Money Matters By SJK

Increase 401(k) Contributions

Here are some tips and tricks to get you set up ahead of the New Year. ...

January 8, 2020 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Lessons From The Past Decade

As we begin 2020, we've had a chance to reflect on what was an unprecedented decade for financial markets. The 2010s taught long-term investors two important lessons: to ignore short-term market noise and to be prepared for volatility. It was a curious time,...