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How is my social security calculated? Social Security is calculated using your 35 highest paid earnings years and then averaged using the benefits calculation formula. You must have worked full
Volatility will always be around on Wall Street, and as you invest for the long term, you must learn to tolerate it. Rocky moments, fortunately, are not the norm. Since
In light of the past week activity in the market, we wanted to share a short update. Amazingly 6 trading days ago the U.S. Markets were trading at all-time highs.
Over the next twenty years, there will be a wealth transfer that exceeds $30 trillion as the Baby Boomer generation passes the remainder of their wealth to the Millennials and
After months of verbal threats between the EU, China and the US, tariffs, and counter-tariffs started in July 2018, leaving American consumers and investors wondering how much of an impact
There’s a number that is going away soon that has an impact on your life; it’s called LIBOR. LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is used to determine the interest rates
Divorce is a common occurrence in the US, with 50% of all first marriages ending in divorce. According to the American Psychological Society, that is even higher for those marrying
Regardless of your age, having a will or estate plan is essential for many reasons, and isn’t just limited to passing assets at death. A will provides necessary asset passing,
It’s that time of year again; kids go back to school, the election season is near, fall holiday planning starts, and suddenly we all move closer to the end of
Money and technology are so closely related that if a financial advisor isn’t employing the latest technology, how will it equate to risk for you and your money? When it
