What return are you really earning on your money?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on August 4th, 2015

If you’re like most people, you probably want to know what return you might expect before you invest. But to translate a given rate of […]

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Value Investing: Staged for a Comeback?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on August 3rd, 2015

In long-term perspective, portfolios have fared better when slightly weighted towards “Value” companies (companies that are less expensive due to perceived lower future growth). In […]

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Financial Mistakes People Make at Different Ages

By Mark Fissel
Posted on August 3rd, 2015

There’s a saying that with age comes wisdom, but this may not always be true in the financial world. As people move through different life […]

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What is the Roth IRA five-year rule?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on July 1st, 2015

Actually, there are two five-year rules you need to know about. The first five-year rule determines when you can begin receiving tax-free qualified distributions from […]

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Avoiding Probate: Is It Worth It?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 5th, 2015

When you die, your estate goes through a process that manages, settles, and distributes your property according to the terms of your will. This process […]

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How Does Divorce Affect Social Security Retirement Benefits?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 5th, 2015

One of the challenges of planning for retirement is that an unexpected event, like divorce, can dramatically change your retirement income needs. If you were […]

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Self-Directed IRAs

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 5th, 2015

A self-directed IRA isn’t a different type of IRA. Rather, the term refers to any individual retirement account (traditional or Roth) that allows you to […]

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Economic Perspective – April 2015

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 5th, 2015

The Nasdaq broke its 15-year-old record set in March 2000, reaching a high of 5092.08 on April 24. The S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 […]

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Market Recap – April 2015

By Mark Fissel
Posted on May 5th, 2015

Investors seemed to take their emotional cue from a spate of mixed earnings results and economic data, waffling between enthusiasm and caution throughout the month. […]

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How Does Your 529 Plan Stack Up Against the Competition?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on April 2nd, 2015

If you’re one of the millions of parents or grandparents who’ve invested money in a 529 plan, now may be a good time to see […]

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