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Are Medicare Advantage Plans Really An Advantage?
Here are 8 questions to consider before you sign up.
Chart of the Week: Bulls, Bears, and Long-Term Benefits of Stock Investing
Stock returns are volatile, but nearly a century of bull and bear markets shows that the good times have outshined the bad.
Think Twice about Chasing the Biggest Stocks
As companies grow to become some of the largest firms trading on the US stock market, the returns that push them there can be impressive. But not long after joining the Top 10 largest by market cap, these stocks, on average, lagged the market.
20 IRA Mistakes to Avoid
From contributions to conversions to distributions, don’t fall into these traps.
3 SDIRA Mistakes to Avoid
Here are some common mistakes that even experienced investors make and how to avoid them.
Real-Time Ratings Are More Dynamic than Fitch’s
Markets are forward-looking and the concerns that played into Fitch’s decision are not new information to most investors.
Cash Is No Longer Trash, but the Opportunity Cost Might Be Greater Than You Think
Are long-term investors losing out?
How Retirement Plans Can Aid Your Small Business Growth
New Capital offers Guideline’s 401(k) plans to clients for their businesses. If you are interested in exploring a new 401(k) plan for your business or in changing your current 401(k) plan provider, please let us know.
Are probate records public?
Find out everything you need to know about probate records and what information goes under public record in this guide.
Why A Stock Peak Isn’t A Cliff
Many investors may think a market high is a signal stocks are overvalued or have reached a ceiling.
Spotlight On U.S. Fiscal Challenges
The move by Fitch Ratings to strip the U.S. government of its top-notch AAA credit rating again underscores the long-term challenges we see for the U.S. fiscal outlook.
EWill Legislation: Where We Stand and What Lies Ahead
EWills are on the rise, making estate planning more accessible and convenient than ever. Learn about the current landscape of eWill legislation and what lies ahead.
I’m 65 and Still Working. Should I Enroll in Medicare?
How to decide if it’s the right time to sign up for Medicare and the costs of late enrollment.
A Guide to See-Through Trusts
With the passing of the SECURE Act (both 1.0 and 2.0), the use of a See-Through Trust became popular. Learn how this estate planning tool can help you pass your retirement assets to your loved ones, and when it makes sense to use one.
The Evolution of Small Cap Investing: Four Decades of Innovation at Dimensional
Over the past 20 year, 92% of Dimensional’s small cap funds outperformed their benchmarks vs. only 30% industry-wide.
7 Steps to Estimating Your In-Retirement Cash Flow Needs
Rules of thumb may be too high for affluent retirees with high savings rates, but healthcare costs are a major swing factor.
Good News From the June CPI Report: Inflation Is Truly Declining
The market-friendly number is still above the Fed’s target, and a July interest-rate hike looks likely.
Don't Get Hooked by these Financial Scams
Learn the best ways to safeguard your personal information—and your money.
Can We Talk About Your Will?
Bringing up the conversation of Wills to your parents can be challenging, but it is important to bring up these topics sooner rather than later so that you have the opportunity to understand your loved one’s final wishes.
Living Will: Planning Your Legacy
By establishing a living will, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will know exactly what to do if the unimaginable happens.