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What is an ETF?

14th Oct, 2015

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What is an ETF?

From: ishares.com

5 ETF Must-Knows

1. What is the difference between ETFs and mutual funds or stocks?

iShares ETFs combine popular features of both. Like a mutual fund, an ETF is a collection of stocks or bonds. And like a stock, you can buy and sell an ETF throughout the day as long as the market is open.

2. What are the benefits of ETFs?

They can help you grow your money….

Market Turbulence – Flash Update

2nd Oct, 2015

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Market Turbulence – Flash Update

From: Taber Kosmala

#1 This is Normal
We a re in the midst of the third 10% correction of this bull market. This is a normal occurrence. In fact, on average over the past 100 years, 10% corrections happen every 14 – 15 months; however, 10% down in 4 days is unusual. 10% down moves in just 4 days has happened 9 times in the past 80…

6 Unexpected Expenses In Retirement

22nd Sep, 2015

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6 Unexpected Expenses In Retirement

From: forbes.com

What will it cost you to live in retirement? Like many people, you might try to answer this crucial question by using an online budgeting app or by looking at what others tell you is a good rule of thumb. While these tools might provide a starting point, it’s important to keep in mind that the expenses you face today may not be the ones…

Big, scary stock market sell-offs happen all the time in bull markets

17th Sep, 2015

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Big, scary stock market sell-offs happen all the time in bull markets

From: businessinsider.com

The markets have been getting rocked.

Stocks in the US were lower for a fourth straight day on Friday with all 30 Dow stocks lower.

Friday’s intra-day low of 1,970 on the S&P represents a 7.6% drop from its intra-year high of 2,134.

So, is it time to panic?

It’s important to note that big sell-offs occur all the time,…

6 reasons why whole life is causing advisors (and clients) to take notice

15th Sep, 2015

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6 reasons why whole life is causing advisors (and clients) to take notice

From: lifehealthpro.com

Life insurance has been around for thousands of years. It is believed that the Romans originated the product to fund burials of military personnel who were members of a burial club.

Over time, the reasons for owning life insurance grew more complex, such as to meet estate planning or business planning needs, in addition to personal protection. Product…

Did You Ever Notice the Asterisk on Your Social Security Statement?

28th Aug, 2015

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Did You Ever Notice the Asterisk on Your Social Security Statement?

From: nationalreview.com

While engaging in the mundane task of gathering financial statements for a “secure retirement” meeting with my husband’s and my adviser, this Baby Boomer stumbled upon documented proof that our nation does not have the guts to confront one of its most serious economic problems. The realization came when I pulled from my files a document statement innocently titled,…

Tom Clancy’s Widow Wins Opening Round of Estate Battle Without Remorse

27th Aug, 2015

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Tom Clancy’s Widow Wins Opening Round of Estate Battle Without Remorse

From: wealthmanagement.com

Tom Clancy’s widow scored the first victory of what will surely be a drawn-out battle over who must bear the burden of paying taxes on the late author’s $86 million estate (most of which is derived from a 12 percent ownership stake in the Baltimore Orioles).

On Friday, Baltimore Judge Lewyn Scott Garrett ruled in favor of Alexandra Clancy…