Group Life for a Growing Business
Dec 14, 2020
As companies grow and add employees, they also add employee benefits. Retirement and medical plans can be provided, but what about group life insurance?
Group life on the menu? Owner-operators know that group life coverage can help attract excellent workers, but some are anxious about the cost and suspect they are just “small fish” to insurers. In reality, coverage may be very affordable and include a variety of policy choices. (more…)
Tags: Employee Benefit Planning, Health Care Savings, Insurance, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicare
Retirement Blind Spots
Dec 9, 2020
We all have our “blue sky” visions of the way retirement should be, yet our futures may unfold in ways we do not predict. So, as you think about your “second act,” you may want to consider some life and financial factors that can suddenly arise. Nobody likes having retirement blind spots
You may end up retiring earlier than you expect. If you leave the workforce at “full” retirement age (FRA), which is 67 for those born in 1960 and later, you may be eligible to claim “full” Social Security benefits. Working until 67 may be worthwhile because it will reduce your monthly Social Security benefits if you claim them between age 62 and your FRA.1 (more…)
Tags: Certified Financial Planner Charlotte NC, Income Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Retirement Planning, Retirement Tax Savings
Cash Balance Plans
Dec 4, 2020
In corporate America, pension plans may be fading away. Only 14% of Fortune 500 companies offered them to full-time employees in 2019. In contrast, legal, medical, accounting, and engineering firms are keeping the spirit of the traditional pension plan alive by adopting cash balance plans.1 (more…)
Tags: Employee Benefit Planning, Financial Planning, retirement, Retirement Planning, Retirement Tax Savings, tax guide, Wealth Building
Do Main Street Self-Employed Individuals Need a Wall Street Strategy?
Dec 2, 2020
As Wall Street pushes higher, a pandemic-weary Main Street is relearning how to manage cash flow with the hope of keeping its retirement dreams alive – and for those self-employed, this is paramount.
Self-employed Americans, and the people working for them, account for roughly 30 percent of the nation’s workforce.1
In the best of times, putting aside money for retirement was a challenge for this group. (more…)
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Managing Drug Costs
Nov 27, 2020
Are prescription drug costs burdening your finances? Some people find it a challenge to manage the cost of prescription drugs. Americans pay an average of $1,200 per year for medicine. For those facing greater and more dangerous ailments, some drug costs are $10,000 per month or even lump sums in excess of $80,000 for certain drug therapies. Yes, health insurance and Medicare Part D can help you, but not everyone has access to Medicare, and not every insurance company has the same formulary. This means that your coverage may fall short—not something you want to hear when wrestling with a major diagnosis.1 (more…)
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Coronavirus Vaccines and the Economy
Nov 23, 2020
As the United States sees a rise in cases of COVID-19 across the nation, news of two promising vaccines out of hundreds being tested has offered a ray of hope for a fatigued world.1
A positive reaction to these vaccines affects every aspect of human life, including the financial world. On Monday, November 16th, The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 450 points on the news of a second effective vaccine, hitting a record high.2
Markets are not merely reacting to the positive news, but what a vaccine might mean for the economy. Investors are likely picturing people returning to something resembling their old lives. Stocks related to travel, such as airlines and cruise holidays, have seen an uptick. (more…)
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Interest Rates and Your Mortgage
Nov 20, 2020
With the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates at or near zero, you may wonder about your mortgage. Is it a good time to refinance or even pay off the debt entirely? After all, your mortgage is one of the biggest expenses you may have in life, so why not rid yourself of that debt as soon as possible? (more…)
Tags: Certified Financial Planner Charlotte NC, Family Wealth, financial advisor charlotte nc, Personal Finance, Risk Management, tax guide, Tax Planning, Wealth Building
Speed Bumps and Vaccine Headlines
Nov 18, 2020
As an investor, it can be tempting to get caught up in daily news headlines. From election news to vaccine updates, these headlines can lead to additional volatility in the markets. Consider how news about the election and COVID-19 vaccines have moved the markets over the past several weeks. But having a financial strategy can help you ignore short-term volatility and focus on your long-term vision. (more…)
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A Windfall Inheritance Comes Your Way
Nov 16, 2020
Here’s a windfall scenario for you: You pick up what appears to be a lottery ticket. You check the numbers for a laugh and discover a winning combination, offering you millions of dollars in prize money. What are the chances of that? (more…)
Tags: Certified Financial Planner Charlotte NC, Estate Planning, Family Wealth, financial advisor, Financial Planning, Income Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Investment Portfolio, Investments, Personal Finance, Spending Habits, Wealth Building
Long-Term Interest Rates Are Creeping Higher
Nov 13, 2020
With all the election chatter and stock market volatility, it may have been easy to miss the ongoing uptrend in long-term interest rates. (more…)
Tags: Family Wealth, Investments, Personal Finance
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During times like these when geopolitical headlines can be unsettling for investors, we at LPL Research like to remind ourselves of one of our key investing principles. Markets have always faced challenges —ranging from geopolitical conflicts and economic downturns to natural disasters, political upheaval and health crises. These events often trigger short-term volatility and shake … Continue reading “Why Long Term Investing Beats Selling in Volatile Times”
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