May 31, 2020
Today is the first episode of our Ask a CFP series. Each month we will answer your questions about money, investing, and retirement.
Today's Questions:
1. Are airline stocks a good buy? What's the best way to invest?
2. My employer stopped matching my 401k, should I stop my contributions, too?
3. Since my IRA has decreased in value, is now a good time to convert it to a Roth?
4. With businesses starting to reopen, is now a good time to buy stocks?
5. Do you think we've seen the end of the bear market? Are you pessimistic or optimistic about where we are going?
We'll give our answers to those questions on today's show.
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May 10, 2020
As America begins to reopen, we can set our sights on what we need to do to get our financial situation back in order. What should be at the top of your list? In my mind, Creating your financial safety net should be a high priority.
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May 3, 2020
Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement income for many Americans. Have you wondered if the Coronavirus outbreak will impact your benefits? Here are 4 ways the pandemic could impact Social Security.
The Covid-19 virus has turned the world and the economy on its head. The financial impacts are being felt far and wide. We have record unemployment claims, with nearly 22 million people out of work--so far. And Pew Research estimates 27% of American workers have seen their pay reduced. The government response has also been extreme. All of that will impact the future.
Most of the media focus has been on how this outbreak has impacted current workers. But it can also affect retirees. Here are four ways the pandemic could impact your Social Security benefits.
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April 12, 2020
Today we answer a listener question. "Should I take money from my 401k to help me get through these tough times?" The CARES Act made this an option to consider. But, there are still some things to consider. We'll offer some insight.
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March 29, 2020
Today, we answer a listener question. "With the stock market down over 30%, is now a good time to rebalance my accounts?" We'll talk about
- What is rebalancing
- Why do we do it when things are good
- Why we do it when things are bad
- And how it works.
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