Posts by F5 Financial
Earning CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification—and why it matters!
You know that a CFP™ is highly qualified, but what does it take to become one? Today we dive into the educational and ethical requirements!
Read MoreBond Basics: The Ins & Outs of the Bond Market Part 3— Risks and Rewards!
Today we dive into bonds! Learn about the various risks and rewards of bonds, so you can better understand your investments.
Read MoreBond Basics: Understanding the Ins and Outs of the Bond Market, Part 2
Today we dive into bonds! Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of U.S. Government, municipal, and corporate bonds, so you can better understand your investments.
Read MoreBond Basics: Understand the Ins and Outs of the Bond Market, Part I
Today we dive into bonds! We explain bond terminology and show you how to calculate yields, so you can better understand your investments.
Read MoreTaxes: How Low Can You Go? (A Primer on Tax Deductions)
Today we dive into tax deductions! We clarify and compare above-the-line vs. below-the-line deductions, so you can lower your tax bill.
Read MoreAll About Exchange-Traded Funds or ETFs! (vs. Mutual Funds)
Today we dive into ETFs, the new kid on the block! We compare ETFs with Mutual Funds, so that you can better understand your retirement accounts.
Read MoreAll About Mutual Funds! (vs. Exchange-Traded Funds or ETFs)
Today we dive into mutual funds! We clarify 5 advantages and 3 drawbacks, so that you can better understand your retirement accounts.
Read MoreCapital Gains Tax: Think Creatively When Selling an Investment Property!
Today we dive into investment properties—and demystify the 1031 exchange, which can protect you from huge capital-gains tax bills!
Read MoreLife Insurance: How Much Do I Need?
How much life insurance do you actually need? Just enough to provide security and peace of mind for your family! Read on to learn 3 methods to find this number.
Read MoreHaving the Will and Trust to plan your Estate – Making sure the pieces are in place!
Today we dive into the basic elements of estate planning (wills, trusts, and more). Read on to learn how to get started!
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