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Quarter In Review Following a challenging 2018, U.S. stocks came roaring back in 2019. Whatever concerns consumers and investors might have about political, geopolitical or economic instability, they do not seem to be reflected in stock prices, although the enthusiasmREAD MORE

read·i·ness noun  1. the state of being fully prepared for something.  2. willingness to do something. Being ready to retire is more than just being willing to retire. Ensuring financial security for the rest of your life requires planning, discipline,READ MORE

In the 2006 movie, The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith, the main character is a struggling single father whose pursuit of happiness is intertwined with his pursuit of money and success.  The story highlights how the feeling of happinessREAD MORE

When planning for a comfortable retirement, taxes are a significant consideration. Taxes are among the largest contributors to your cost of living in retirement, and cost of living can make the difference between a comfortable retirement and a meager one.READ MORE

It seems you can’t turn on the news these days without hearing about another major corporation or financial institution that has fallen victim to hacking. In recent years, we’ve heard about data breaches at places such as Target, AOL, CVSREAD MORE