Financial Focus By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce Savings Strategies for the Gig Economy If you’re one of the growing legions of gig workers, freelancers, or commission-based employees, your income stream might feel a bit like a roller coaster. And that can make it tough to save for retirement. “More and more people are participating […]
How to Avoid and Correct Tax Issues
August 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce How to Avoid and Correct Tax Issues Nobody likes unexpected tax bills or IRS penalties. So how can you minimize the possibility of errors on your return? And if an error does still slip through, what then? In both cases, it’s often a matter of paying close attention to […]
Gather All Your Assets
August 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce Gather All Your Assets Investment planning is like doing a jigsaw puzzle except the pieces don’t always come in one box—often you have to gather them from a variety of sources. When putting an investment plan together, you have to combine information on assets, debt, insurance, and more to […]
Financial Lessons You Can Learn from Retirees
July 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce Financial Lessons You Can Learn from Retirees Does this scenario sound familiar? • When the market is up, an investor feels good and buys stocks. • When the market is down, that same investor gets scared and sells. Although reacting like this may feel right at the time, the […]
Is a Will or Trust Right for You?
May 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce Is a Will or Trust Right for You? If you have a will, there’s a question you should be asking yourself: “Do I also need a trust?” You might be surprised. A revocable living trust can be a useful estate-planning tool for people at all income levels, not just […]
How to Plan a Retirement Timeline
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce How to Plan a Retirement Timeline Retirement planning can be challenging, but creating a timeline can help ensure your savings stay on track. Here are some expert tips for helping to ensure your retirement plans are on schedule at every stage. Set an income goal—and know that […]
Invest In What Matters to You
April 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce Invest In What Matters to You If you’re seeking the ability to align your financial goals with your personal values and social concerns that are important to you, social impact investing (SII) may be a consideration for your portfolio. “Socially responsible, sustainable, values-based, ethical, green, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), […]
Personalize Your Social Security Payout Strategy
February 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce Personalize Your Social Security Payout Strategy Only you can decide if claiming Social Security at age 62 or waiting to claim later makes more sense. Lifestyle and philanthropic intentions, marital and employment status, and gender are all factors. When do you claim? If you’re in a position to think […]
Review Your Investment Objective
February 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce Review Your Investment Objective Periodically reviewing your investments to ensure they are on the right track is an important and meaningful measure in working toward your financial goals. Here is a simple but valuable way to get more from your investment strategy. When your next brokerage statement arrives, check […]
Setting Personal and Family Wealth Goals
January 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce Setting Personal and Family Wealth Goals There’s a Finnish quote, “Happiness is the place between too little and too much.” In our culture that’s so driven by having more, no matter what we already have, this can be a smart and helpful bit of advice. For families just starting […]
