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Wealth Management and Financial Advisors
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Thoughts before Funding a 529 Plan
The new tax law was amended to allow tax-free distributions of up to $10,000 per year from a 529 plan for elementary and high school costs starting in 2018. This is an added benefit and can be an advantageous tax break for parents starting to save for their young child’s education. College costs have outpaced…
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What Constitutes the Art of Practicing Financial Planning?
The below chapter is from “The Art of Practicing and the Art of Communication in Financial Planning” (Click here to purchase the book.) Why would one use the word “art” when describing the practice of financial planning? The most highly qualified planners have gone through rigorous education and testing in order to acquire licenses and certifications. They…
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Should I invest in Bitcoin?
Bitcoin discussions have plastered the financial media over the last couple of weeks, making everyone wonder whether this new digital currency is the next bubble. Although there have been many innovations in digital currency markets and crypto-currency does have some advantages, before taking the plunge, make sure to look at the risks. The Bitcoin concept…
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The Things John Bogle Taught Us: Humility, Ethics and Simplicity
Finance investors share lessons from the late Vanguard founder.