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In comparison to the rates seen in the 1970s, the most recent rises in interest rates still appear minimal. Despite this, these are the largest adjustments we have experienced in several decades and now, investors have a chance to take advantage of investment prospects that have been dormant in the debt market for over a decade. Here is how you could
maximize the rewards of this opportunity.
All too often, the death of a celebrity is a cautionary tale when it comes to getting our affairs in order. Priscilla Presley (Elvis’s ex-wife and Lisa Marie’s mom) already filed a lawsuit four days after she buried her daughter to remove Lisa Marie’s oldest daughter as trustee.
In Lisa Marie’s case, we can learn from some wise planning going back to Elvis, as well as some things that could have been done better.
Buoyed by signs of declining inflation, a strong labor market, and steady GDP growth, risk assets rebounded from their 2022 capitulation, posting strong returns in January. With inflation being the driver of financial markets over the past four quarters, the $64 million question is “what lies ahead”? Read our market recap for January 2023 by CIO Udayan Mitra, CPA.
No one wants to think about their own death, yet none of us will live forever. Creating an estate plan is an unpleasant but necessary part of being a responsible adult. We can’t know when our time is up, but we can control whether we help our loved ones or leave them with a financial mess.
Recently, Congress has implemented the SECURE Act 2.0, a momentous reform of the retirement savings plan. This new law represents one of the most comprehensive changes to retirement plans since the advent of automatic enrollment and the addition of Target Date funds back in 2006. With the intention of helping Americans to more adequately prepare for their future financial security, this Act offers considerable changes that should make retirement savings more achievable.
The U.S. is facing a gender investing gap with men investing and accumulating wealth at a faster rate than women. To ensure women have enough retirement assets for their long life expectancy, closing this gap is crucial. Statistics from WorldData.info show that women on average live to be 80.2 years compared to men’s 74.5 years. It is essential that we work together to reduce the gender investing gap.
It’s important to consider a few things before making your decision to work once you retire. Your monthly payment, among other things, might be impacted, so make sure you’re in the know.
Our deep-seated emotions surrounding money and investing are not always easy to pinpoint, yet they remain strong nonetheless. Behavioral science provides a clearer picture of why we make investment choices, as well as the emotional triggers behind them.
If Dallas is poised to be your retirement destination, congratulations—you’ve picked a winning spot to enjoy the outdoors and one-of-a-kind charm. Whether you are a local or planning to become one, read our insights for a fruitful Dallas, Texas, retirement, including tax-related and housing details you may not have considered.
Gifting to your loved ones while you’re alive can be a beautiful gesture – plus, it offers you a unique opportunity to observe and assess how they handle money. What’s more, there’s an important question around this type of gifting – how much can be gifted without paying gift taxes?
