Financial Planning & Strategy
How to be a more resilient investor
How to be a more resilient investor You’ve heard us say it many times. When it comes to being a successful long-term investor, it is more important to be resilient than nimble. Most people become better investors once they realize that two pervasive approaches to the markets simply do not work well. One is trying…
Read MoreChanges to Social Security: What’s true, what’s false and what to expect
Changes to Social Security: What’s true, what’s false and what to expect Changes to Social Security are a favorite topic of the rumor mill and media these days. Our mission at this firm is to be a Sanctuary From The Noise® so we wanted to take a few minutes to address some of the rumors…
Read MoreWhy financial news intake can hurt your portfolio – if you let it!
Why financial news intake can hurt your portfolio – if you let it! In one of Dan Moisand’s recent MarketWatch columns, he was asked what he thought was the biggest mistake he’s seen people make with their money. Dan went with, “…people do not control all the things they can control and worry too much…
Read MoreHow will taxes change after the election?
How will taxes change after the election? Finally, the election is over! The Republican party won most seats in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and their nominee will occupy the White House. With much of the election rhetoric focused on taxes, is it right to wonder what this Republican sweep means for…
Read MoreWill higher taxes hurt stocks?
Will higher taxes hurt stocks? The proposal to raise taxes in some capacity arises in every election. Candidates for the White House are typically the most vocal about what changes they would make to the tax code if elected. It is important to remember that regardless of who wins the presidency, the president does not…
Read MoreWhat is gain harvesting?
What is gain harvesting? “Gain harvesting” refers to the practice of selling a holding for a gain in a taxable account, triggering a taxable event, and immediately buying the holding back. The strategy is not applicable to retirement accounts, tax-deferred accounts, and all types of IRAs. Say you own a holding worth $25,000 that you…
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