In this episode of Finance In A Flash, we discuss our education planning philosophy, as well as details of a 529 Education Plan.
Insurance issues are one of the most confusing areas that people address. What would be the financial impact on your family if there were a loss of income due to a physical or mental disability? This article addresses important considerations to help you decide if you need disability insurance.
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Is the IRS ready to begin processing 2020 tax returns? Should you consider delaying your filing or file an extension? Find out from Beacon Financial Strategies’ tax and financial planning expert what you need to know when it comes to your 2020 tax return.
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This week we tackle a very important and popular question people are asking: "Is there a bubble in stocks or the stock market?" We also discuss various strategies you should take and questions you should ask yourself when feeling uncertain about the future of the stock market.
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Many financial planning objectives can be accomplished through the utilization of trusts. Here are several of the most common types of trusts and a brief overview of their purpose…
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In this episode of Finance In A Flash, Nick & Chip discuss the story of Gamestop and how it has captivated the world over the past week. Thanks to a Reddit thread pointing out that a large hedge fund had a massive short position on Gamestop, the stock price rose almost 2,000% within a week! We break down how this happened and the important lessons everyone should take away from these recent events.
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Have you ever wondered what the differences are between mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs)? This article explores those differences giving you a better understanding of the pros and cons of each.
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When it comes to taking account distributions in retirement, which account is best - IRAs, Roth IRAs, Brokerage accounts or 401k plans? Also, are there tax strategies that could be employed now to minimize taxes in the future?
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) offers many tax provisions to assist in the ongoing economic crisis. Many of the provisions affect not only the 2020 tax return but into future years as well.
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Welcome back to Finance In A Flash, this week we bring back our investment expert, Chip Hymiller to discuss Target Date Funds. We have a detailed discussion about Target Date Funds, the pros and cons of having them in your portfolio, and what to consider when choosing this type of investment.
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Have you decided to retire in 2021? If so, congratulations—it’s a big step and for most, it’s a once in a lifetime decision. Even if you’ve planned ahead, you may still be a little apprehensive about this monumental life transition. Here are a few last minute things to consider or confirm as you embark on this new and wonderful journey.
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I don’t think any of us realized how many things in our life that we take for granted—that is not until 2020. Boy oh boy, there have been some seismic changes in our world! For the most part, every aspect of daily life has been altered for many households.
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On this episode of Finance In A Flash, Nick & Erin discuss pension plans. Not many people have Pensions anymore, but we do see a fair amount in the federal and state retirement system as well as some holdovers from private companies. We are going to go over topics such as Annuity Style vs. Lump-sum pension, Survivor Options as it relates to pensions, and we also discuss leaving pensions to your spouse.
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What do we think about when doing a Retirement projection? Someone walks into our office and says to us"I want to retire" or "I want to prepare for retirement", what do we do from there? In this episode of Finance In A Flash, Erin Campbell joins Nick Faulkner to walks us through this process and discuss the details of how we prepare a retirement plan.
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Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could invest your money and earn a consistent 0.85% every month (10.25% each year)? Unfortunately, the fact of the matter is that stocks often move in abrupt bursts. These bursts of volatility can lead to high stress, doubts, or even unrealistic return expectations.
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On this episode of Finance In A Flash, Nick & Erin discuss a very important topic in the Financial Planning world: Debt. They discuss a variety of questions such as; What is considered good debt or bad debt? Which type of debt should you pay off first? When you should look at refinancing your home, and much more!
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In today’s connected world, headline risk is everywhere! As harmless as headline risk may seem, it can represent a huge deterrent in making progress towards long term financial goals.
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On this episode of Finance In A Flash, we talk through cash flow and the enormous impact it can have on your retirement plan. To help walk us through this important topic we bring back our tax and planning expert Erin Campbell. Throughout this episode we discuss the three phases of retirement, common cash-flow myths, and much more!
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What are your monthly expenses? It’s a simple question we ask every new client, and one that’s often difficult for them to answer. But, consider the importance of this basic question: In order to plan a secure financial future, a key element has to be the amount we spend on a regular basis.
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On this episode of Finance In A Flash, we discuss one of the most frequently asked questions people have when considering retirement or when they are currently retired; "When Should I Take Social Security?". To help us tackle this important question we bring in Erin Campbell our tax and planning expert!
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