I’ve been doing investments for over forty years now, and it has always amazed me how market observers will focus on and repeat words or phrases until we all get tired of hearing them. Today’s hot words are transitory, temporary, tapering, tightening, and the phrase “talking about talking about”.

This is the question you should be asking your financial advisor(s). If the answer you receive is singularly focused on investment returns, keep reading. Studies have shown comprehensive advice can add 2.00% to 7.00% in monetary value annually and some advice is essentially priceless!

U.S. equities broadly slid lower last week amid a turbulent stretch of news headlines highlighting moderating global economic growth data, challenges posed by rising infections from the Covid-19 Delta variant, and mounting geopolitical tensions with the U.S. military pull-out from Afghanistan.

As we plan for life after COVID-19, we can resume dreaming of new travel experiences. While everyone deserves a vacation, it can be difficult to save for one. Ideally, vacation funds should come from excess savings, but many Americans find themselves without a savings account or with little money left over to spend. If a vacation is a long-desired, desperately needed treat for you or your family, be smart about borrowing money and consider all options.

As of July, many parents are eligible to receive expanded benefits, including child tax credit monthly payments, thanks to new federal legislation. Below is a summary of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021’s increased Child Tax Credit (CTC) ...