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Health Care costs in your financial plan

Including Healthcare Costs in your Financial Plan

“How can I make sure I can cover healthcare costs?” Healthcare costs are high and growing, but your financial professional can help you prepare for the unexpected expenses that can come with injury or illness. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services1 estimated that in 2019 the average individual spent some $11,582 per year on healthcare that’s including insurance premiums, doctor

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Your future dreams

Investing in your passions

“How can I pursue my passion without jeopardizing my financial security?” Even if you love your job, you probably have something else that you’d rather do. Maybe you always wanted to learn to play the piano. Maybe you have an idea for a small business. Maybe you’re curious about a branch of science or technology that’s adjacent to what you

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Saving for the Experience of a Lifetime

“How can I plan for the experiences of a lifetime?” Do you long for a secluded beach? The opportunity to learn a new skill? A chance for multiple generations of family to gather? A night out at an expensive restaurant?  Experiences make our lives richer.  In fact one academic paper1 found that people who spend money on experiences—like travel and restaurants—are

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Planning for real estate opportunities

Planning for real estate opportunities

“Should I fix up my current home or buy a new one?” What you need in a house can change as your family grows or as your own personal tastes and needs evolve. You need more space for bedrooms for your children. Or you’ve been working remotely more and want to create a more comfortable office space. Or you just

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Market timing and investing

Market timing and investing

“Should I start investing now or wait till stock prices go down?” [or] “What is the cost of waiting to invest?” It’s often a good idea to consider investing as soon as you can. While the stock market goes up and down from day to day, your financial professional can show you how to potentially reduce the risk of buying

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Financial planning for your growing family

Financial planning for your growing family

“My family is growing. What do I need to do financially to get ready?” Having children will change your life in so many ways, but the part you may not anticipate is how expensive a growing family can be. A professional can help you get your finances in order as you prepare to welcome new members of your family by

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Why diversification is so important to your future finances

Why diversification is so important to your future finances

When times are uncertain, it can be reassuring to have a solid, well-thought-out investment strategy designed to serve you well for the long haul, no matter what’s happening in the world or the markets. One of your first steps in developing such a strategy may be to consider a wide variety of investments. This technique is called diversification. You may

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Providing for your family when you're gone

Providing for your family when you’re gone

“How can I provide for my loved ones when I’m gone?” What would your loved ones do without you? It’s hard to contemplate, especially if you’re still young. However, if you’re a primary earner in your household, preparing now can help ensure that your partner, children and anyone else who depends on you can continue to support themselves even if

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How does “time in the market” work to your advantage?

How does “time in the market” work to your advantage?

Every time something new happens in the world — whether it’s economic, political, or even health-related these days — it seems like the market reacts. Large swings, especially, may cause you to react emotionally, making changes to your portfolio that may not be in your best interest. For example, a big downturn may make you feel like you need to

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