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Optimizing Your Financial Future
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on November 20th, 2019
Whether you are already taking advantage of your employer’s retirement plan, still considering it, or have different investment methods in place to save for retirement, I encourage you to think more broadly about your retirement and prepare for it between now and then. Today, I’d like to share some timeless principles with you to apply to your financial situation.
8 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your 401(k)
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on October 23rd, 2019
In spite of what you may have heard, employee-funded 401(k) plans will continue to be the main source of retirement savings for many Americans for years to come, despite falling victim to scandal and stock market volatility in the past.
Since 401(k) plans are expected to be around for many years, we want to help you make the most of yours. Here are 8 tips to get you started.
3 Simple Tips to Protect Your Personal Information Online
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on October 17th, 2019
I sometimes find myself in conversations with clients who tell me how important it is for their personal information, including their finances, to be protected. As business owners, you have even more on the line than individuals. If you’re like most, you want to make sure you’re implementing the right steps and practices to protect your information, especially in today’s digital age.
The 6 Questions You Should Ask Your CPA During Tax Time
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on September 18th, 2019
Taxes are confusing enough for individuals, but when it comes to being an independent contractor, another layer of complexity is added. To make things a little easier come tax time, we’ve but together a list of the six questions you should ask your CPA.
Understanding What Affects Your Risk Tolerance While Saving for Retirement
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on September 17th, 2019
It is no surprise that any type of investing comes with some amount of risk. Understanding what affects your risk tolerance and how to manage it, especially when you’re saving for retirement, can help you be more successful in reaching your financial goals.
The U.S. Bond Market is Not Signaling a Recession
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on September 12th, 2019
A Recession is Not on the Horizon for the U.S.
Global interest rates are plunging as investors brace for a worldwide slowdown. Global investors have now pushed the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note down to 1.46%, with most of the drop occurring over the past three weeks. We also recently saw the U.S.
The Yield Curve Inversion: Harbinger of Doom, Early Warning Sign, or a Bunch of Hype?
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on August 27th, 20195 of the Easiest Ways to Pay for College and Reduce Your Stress
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on August 23rd, 2019
Both parents and students alike can become stressed out over the cost of paying for college, even if they are somewhat well off. It turns out you can dramatically reduce your stress and fund a college education by adding a few simple steps to your financial game plan. Let’s review those steps and how you can get started today.
A Guide to Saving for College
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on August 21st, 2019
There is no "magic wand" or one-size-fits-all plan to save for college. As you can imagine, multiple factors impact the type of account you will utilize. You may even want to use a combination of options to maximize the amount you save and minimize the tax you pay on the money earned by the account(s).
JMB Financial Managers Mid-Year Review for 2025
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