From: www.morningstar.com
These maneuvers may even improve your portfolio.
Morningstar’s resident tax guru Sheryl Rowling describes the conventional method of making charitable contributions as “kind of a breakeven” from a tax standpoint. If an individual writes a check to charity, she can deduct the contribution on her taxes, but she’s contributing dollars that have already been taxed.
Of course, contributing to a charity and…
From: www.webfx.com
Artificial intelligence (AI) encompasses everything from chatbots to data analysis systems, helping businesses around the globe create personalized, sales-driving experiences for consumers and business buyers.
Already, analysts predict spending on AI systems reached nearly $118 billion in 2022 and surpass $300 billion in the next few years.
How much does artificial intelligence cost, though? It’s a question companies of all sizes (from enterprises to…
From: AXS Investments
Persistent, long-term inflation can cut the purchasing power of investor savings in half.
The question is: how fast?
Investors must achieve real returns above inflation to meet long-term objectives, such as retirement or providing children with an education. A low risk, low return portfolio may prove to be high risk over time once inflation erodes the purchasing power of investor savings.
Dustin Murdoff from Mundorf Wealth Management takes a deep dive with Mark DiOrio, Chief Investment Officer at Brookstone Capital Management, on what a Risk-Managed Investment Approach looks like. Here they discuss how Advanced Strategy Diversification is central to that approach.
From: www.gobankingrates.com
Retirement marks a significant milestone in many people’s lives. This is the point when you take a step back from active employment and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But when this happens can vary widely, influenced by factors like health, financial readiness, and personal choice. In 2023, the retirement landscape in the United States and Canada shows…
For some of us, our families are spread out all over the country, maybe even the world in some cases. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have our loved ones as close as we would like, but we are lucky to enjoy the company of our furry family that help to keep us active and lift our spirits daily.
Many Americans are choosing to age in place. A large part of…
From: www.gobankingrates.com
For some people in their 20s, when they land that first great job and have some disposable income to spare, their attention — and money — turn to spending on a fun car or a stellar downtown apartment. But the experts say it’s actually time to start saving for something…
From: www.mutualofomaha.com
According to a 2019 U.S. Census Bureau report, more than 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65 every day a number that’s only going to grow over the next five years. In addition to being the age at which Americans become eligible for Medicare, 65 has long been regarded as the traditional age for retirement. But as we’re living longer, and in many…
The Society of Actuaries created this great retirement infographic that communicates life expectancy in a very simple way. Many people base their planning on what their grandparents or parents experienced, but individual life expectancies have improved dramatically over the past century.
From: www.linkedin.com
I’m utilizing two separate sources for this post as both complement each other nicely:
Patrick Roberts, JD from HedgeStone Business Advisors (insights) & Clay Brock from Hadley Capital (image below).
Patrick elaborates… Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) represent separate forms of investment…
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