Posts Tagged ‘#retirementgoals’
Q4 2024 MARKET REPORT
Q4 2024 MARKET REPORT – The fourth quarter of 2024 ended on a high note, with strong market performance and reduced economic uncertainty. Equities rallied, driven by optimism following Donald…
Read MoreThe Fed Move, Election Implications, and More
The Fed Move, Election Implications, and More As a parent, I recently talked with my son about the importance of consequences. If you don’t complete your schoolwork, no treat…
Read MoreThe Retirement Shift
As you approach retirement, a significant shift in mindset and strategy becomes essential. This transition, which I like to call the “retirement shift,” involves changing how you manage…
Read MoreIndividual Stocks vs Mutual Funds and ETFs
Today, I’m excited to delve into a topic that’s unique to how we manage accounts as we talk about the rationale behind building our portfolios primarily with rather than…
Read MoreTax Talk – Reducing Estate Taxes
Tax Talk – Reducing Estate Taxes Hide and seek. Kids love this game. They are always eager to disappear and reappear in the game. It’s amusing how little children believe…
Read MoreAsset distribution plan
Asset distribution plan We’ve been talking this summer about the three different kinds of parts or aspects of an estate plan. The first is taking care of people, your loved…
Read MorePrepare for incapacity
Prepare for incapacity: In part one, we touched a bit about things that are important if you become incapacitated, but the main focus revolved around taking care of your loved…
Read MoreThe Greatest Gift of Christmas
Christmas is just a few short days away. I know that I’m reminded of it every day by my boys who are counting down anxiously! As we think about Christmas,…
Read MoreAre You Protected If You Need Long Term Care?
Are You Protected If You Need Long Term Care? Market Updates Earnings Currently going through Q3 earnings which are showing certain sectors continuing to grow very well (Energy, Industrials, Discretionary…
Read MoreBertram Financial Weekly Estate Planning Spotlight
Bertram Financial Weekly Estate Planning Spotlight In our last Power Hour, during the estate planning and spotlight, we discussed some important points that need to be discussed when it comes…
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