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Should I Refinance My Mortgage? 2020

6th Apr, 2020

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Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

From: www.daveramsey.com

“Lock in a lower rate!”

“Refinance now and save!”

Everywhere you turn right now, there’s a new wave of hype about mortgage refinancing. That’s all thanks to the Federal Reserve dropping interest rates by half a percentage point at the beginning of March 2020 and then dropping again mid-month to between 0–0.25%.1,2 Zero percent is pretty attention grabbing, but keep in mind that…

Congress Suspends Required Minimum Distributions For 401(k)s And IRAs For 2020, Opening Window To Tax Savings

2nd Apr, 2020

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Congress Suspends Required Minimum Distributions For 401(k)s And IRAs For 2020, Opening Window To Tax Savings

From: www.forbes.com

The bipartisan COVID-19 stimulus bill just signed by President Trump includes welcome tax relief for retirees: The required minimum distribution rules for Individual Retirement Accounts and 401(k)s are waived for 2020. That means that instead of taking money out this year, retirees can keep their investments…

Message from REAP

1st Apr, 2020

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Message from REAP • April 1, 2020

From: David H. Morgan & REAP

Dear Valued Clients,

March of 2020 will go down in history as one of the most chaotic months in modern national history. After an optimistic start to the year, the COVID-19 virus, an oil price war, and an old-fashioned Wall Street Panic took their toll on global markets. Congress has announced a fiscal stimulus package of more than $2 Trillion to…

The Fragility of Retirement in the Coronavirus Era

30th Mar, 2020

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The Fragility of Retirement in the Coronavirus Era

A webinar presented by Patrick Brewer

Patrick is the founder of America’s Retirement Forum, a nationwide educational non-profit dedicated to helping pre-retirees plan for a successful retirement. Before founding America’s Retirement Forum, Patrick was the co-founder of SurePath Wealth Management, a financial advisory firm headquartered in Austin, TX. Patrick received a B.S. from the University of Delaware. He is a CFA® charterholder and a CPA.

If you…

26th Mar, 2020

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4 Planning Approaches to Keep in Mind

From: REAP, LLC. | Retirement & Estate Advisors & Professionals

You probably know more about your finances than the average person, but it never hurts to revisit a few key ideas as you continue to plan for your best future.

After all, understanding retirement and estate planning basics can help you and your family stay on track and ask the right questions when needed.

Take a look and…

Black Swan Events: Short-term Crisis, Long-term Opportunity

23rd Mar, 2020

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Black Swan Events: Short-term Crisis, Long-term Opportunity

From: visualcapitalist.com

Few investors could have predicted that a viral outbreak would end the longest-running bull market in U.S. history. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed stocks far into bear market territory. From its peak on February 19th, the S&P 500 has fallen almost 30%.

While this volatility can cause investors to panic, it’s helpful to keep a long-term perspective….

Structured Notes: The Secret to Improving Your Risk/Return Profile?

23rd Mar, 2020

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Structured Notes: The Secret to Improving Your Risk/Return Profile?

From: visualcapitalist.com

Structured notes are gaining momentum in the market, with a whopping $2 trillion in assets under management (AUM) globally.

So why haven’t more investors heard of them?

Traditionally, structured notes had a $1 million minimum investment. They were only available to high-net-worth or institutional investors—but they are now becoming more accessible.

Today’s infographic from Halo Investing explains what…