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Cash Out Your Stock Options?

By Curt Stowers | June 7, 2024 | Comments Off on Cash Out Your Stock Options?

With the stock market reaching new highs on a regular basis, the question of what to do with stock options is weighing heavily on many individual’s minds.  While each individual’s situation is unique, there are some factors that you should consider as you make this decision: What is your plan? Decisions regarding the sale or…

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Costs Matter – Understanding ALL of the Costs

By Curt Stowers | May 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Costs Matter – Understanding ALL of the Costs
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Costs matter. Whether you’re buying a car or selecting an investment strategy, the costs you expect to pay are likely to be an important factor in making any major financial decision. Read on to learn about key cost areas that you need to consider when selecting investments to include in your portfolio.

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Making Sure You Can Collect a Paycheck in Retirement

By Curt Stowers | May 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Making Sure You Can Collect a Paycheck in Retirement

You’ve spent the last thirty-plus years of your life building a nest egg.  You watched your expenses, saved a fair amount each month, and used a good strategy to build up a 401(k) balance bigger than you would have ever imagined was possible.  As the last person leaves the room from the retirement party, several…

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How Families Can Calculate Retirement Income Wants Versus Needs

By Curt Stowers | May 3, 2024 | Comments Off on How Families Can Calculate Retirement Income Wants Versus Needs

Perhaps the biggest fear of families is how they will “get paid” in retirement. Gone is the regular paycheck and the annual bonuses; and, after years of building a nest egg, the new retiree is faced with the extremely uncomfortable task of tapping in to the hard earned savings.

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