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Trajan’s 2024 Donation Drive
Join Trajan Wealth in donating to the Sojourner Center this December. You’ll make the holidays brighter for survivors of domestic abuse. Click to read more for their wish list.
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Finding a Financial Advisor in Tucson, AZ
Tucson’s great weather, low cost of living, and rich history has made it a desirable place to live for people still at work and those who are recently retired. Perhaps
December 15, 2022
Investing
CarMax, Carvana, and the Future of Used Car Retail
Carvana hoped to disrupt used car retailing, but it never established a sustainable brand or cost advantage. We see five lessons from Carvana’s experience, including that tactics aren’t a moat. We prefer CarMax: The company has made aggressive investments in its own e-commerce platform, but with superior scale and omnichannel fulfillment.
December 8, 2022
Investing
November 2022 Market Review
Last month’s markets showed signs of improvement, but 2022 will be remembered as a year of sharp corrections. It’s to be expected when you’re investing – but based on historical patterns, they also indicate a bounce back. Let’s review – pencils out!
December 5, 2022
News
Social Security COLA and Medicare
The Social Security retirement and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits are set to increase by 8.7% in 2023 – the largest annual increase since the 1980s. There’s also good news for Medicare beneficiaries regarding inflation.
December 5, 2022
Taxes
Tax Savings Moves To Make Before 2022 Ends
It’s not over yet. There’s still time left in 2022 for these five cost-saving maneuvers that can significantly lower your taxable income. Any contributions or distributions that are made this year would go a long way toward saving money when you file your return next year.
December 3, 2022
Saving
Survival Tips For Tough Economic Times
Economists suggest that the U.S. economy is not in the clear and may be approaching another recession in 2023. Knowing the signs of a recession is essential to help you determine when to cut spending. You can also look for extra cash by using these tips to help you survive tough economic times.
December 3, 2022