by Jason Sechrist | Jul 28, 2022 | financial planning, Investments
Inflation dropped slightly in April, yet it’s still close to a 40-year high, with consumer prices rising at an annual rate of 8.3%. Rising costs for housing, food, airfares and new cars were the biggest contributors to that key gauge of inflation. The typical...
by Jason Sechrist | Jul 25, 2022 | financial planning, Investments
Here’s what you can expect in a typical recession, according to economists There has been a lot of chatter recently about the possibility of a recession. Yet what exactly does that mean — and what would a potential downturn look like? A recession is defined as “a...
by Robert Sechrist | Jul 25, 2022 | Investments, retirement
Here’s what experts say to do Inflation may have you worried about your retirement. Prices have been rising on everything from food to housing. In April, the consumer price index, which measures the prices of goods and services, notched an 8.3% increase from the...
by Robert Sechrist | Feb 28, 2022 | financial planning, Investments, retirement
KEY POINTS Using the modified tables should be generally straightforward for most account owners, although there are a couple of situations that may be trickier this year. One of those instances involves anyone who delayed their 2021 withdrawal until this year under...
by Jason Sechrist | Feb 24, 2022 | Investments, retirement
KEY POINTS A couple of provisions that were in the 2019 Secure Act may become more apparent this year. Other changes to 401(k) plans could be on their way, given the bipartisan support for new retirement legislation in Congress. Contribution limits also are higher for...
by Jason Sechrist | Feb 17, 2022 | Investments
But first you have to navigate some complex rules KEY POINTS You may be overlooking the biggest potential source of funds in your retirement planning. For many people, their lifetime Social Security benefits represent one of their biggest assets. Knowing the ins and...
