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With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a good time to reflect on our relationships. One crucial relationship we often overlook is our relationship with money, which affects every part of our lives. Here are some tips to improve it.
Jeff Junior on the Shelley Wynters Show After his mother’s passing, WSB 95.5 radio host Shelley Wynters shares his inspirations for improving his lifestyle – including his financial plans. Jeff
In estate planning, we often talk about gifts and gifting, typically within the context of money, assets, and taxes. Kent Phelps, attorney and Trajan Estate CEO, believes that our values are the most important gifts we can give our heirs. Among these, the gift of work ranks as one of the most valuable. Phelps shares his story here.
The S&P 500 was up 8.7% in the second quarter and 19.4% over the past year. Despite fears of inflation, rising interest rates, and a weakening economy, investors are optimistic about future earnings growth. That’s especially true in the technology sector, where there have been rapid advances in artificial intelligence. We encourage investors to ignore the short term so they can focus on their long-term financial plan.
Getting your estate planning together in Tampa means spending time relaxing on the beach and soaking in the beautiful views. But before you take off your sandals and soak up
As the US economy remains in a late economic cycle for an extended period, it’s important to remember that the stock market is the story of cycles, and human behavior is responsible for overreactions in both directions. Despite the transition to a tightening monetary policy environment, the markets continued to improve overall in June. However, we still expect high market volatility going forward.
Investors may not fully understand how a strategy called asset location may help improve returns and lower their overall tax bill using these different types of accounts. Here, we outline what you need to know about each account type.
Marti has over 12 years as a fiduciary advisor specializing in working with people close to retirement or already retired. Her primary focus is on creating income plans that maximize their benefits in the most tax-efficient manner. In fact, Marti always considers taxation when advising clients.
Understanding her client’s temperament for risk, Marti helps design customized and trackable plans. Working at Trajan Wealth suits her because “being a fiduciary advisor allows me to offer unbiased advice without an agenda or judgment.” She takes a lot of time to learn about her clients. “I learn their hopes and dreams, what they want their life to include, and if they want to leave a legacy when they pass. What is important to them allows me to build a financial plan that is much more meaningful.”
Her approachable personality comes along with high-powered credentials. Over the years, Marti has had many speaking engagements and co-hosted a financial talk radio show on 105.1FM, “The Big Talker.”
