by Becca Mack | May 25, 2023 | Blog, investing
ETFs and index funds are two popular investment vehicles that provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities. While both investment options closely track a particular market index, they differ in several key ways. One significant difference...
by Becca Mack | Jan 30, 2023 | Blog, Financial Planning, investing
If you forgot what compounding interest was, let’s refresh. Compounding interest is the process by which the interest earned on an investment is reinvested so that the initial investment grows over time. It may not seem like it, but compounding returns is a powerful...
by Becca Mack | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog, investing, Stock Market
Starting out your investing journey, you may have been advised to follow the 60/40 allocation strategy. This strategy tells you to put 60% of your portfolio in equities and 40% in bonds or other fixed-income offerings. For decades, this strategy has been revered for...
by Becca Mack | Dec 13, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Financial Planning, investing
The 2022 economy has broken multiple records, first, with the highest inflation rate in 40 years, and now, the highest federal reserve interest rates since 2008.[1] In efforts to curb raging inflation, the US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates six times in...
by Becca Mack | Nov 28, 2022 | Blog, Financial Planning, investing, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning
These days, retirement planning will likely involve Individual Retirement Accounts in one way or another. Whether you’re looking to roll over a 401(k), optimize your withdrawal timing, or take advantage of catch-up contributions, your IRA strategy may be one of the...
by Becca Mack | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, investing, Stock Market, Tax Strategies
When markets take a spill, especially when it comes to your retirement investments, it’s harder to find ways to meet your financial goals. If you were relying on IRA or 401(k) withdrawals to cover your expenses, doing so when markets are down would decrease the...