If you’re a parent, the start of a new school year may have you considering how much you’re able to set aside for your child’s college fund.  Average annual tuition in the U.S. is $38,185 for private college and $10,338 for public college.1 And those numbers may rise...

Bonds play an important role in a diverse investment portfolio. As fixed-income securities, they can provide a stable return until they mature. As with any investment, bonds are subject to a certain amount of risk. Interest rate risk, for one, is the possibility that...

Talking with loved ones about estate planning and inheritance can be challenging, especially as it centers around two taboo topics - money and death. But talking with your adult children about their inheritance can provide signature advantages for you and them. It can...

Sudden ups and downs in the stock market can be hard to ignore. It’s common to get the urge to sell when you see your investments lose value — or to buy when the market is surging. But predicting the effects of short-term market movements like these is nearly...

Improve a job offer by thinking beyond your salary. It’s a job seeker’s market. The Great Resignation, which began in April 2021, has seen Americans leave their jobs by the millions, often in search of greener pastures. It has also produced a labor crunch, often...

Rising inflation is a concern among investors. Here are five ways to protect your investments.  Over the past year, investors have become increasingly worried about how inflation might impact their portfolios. One measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index (CPI),...

There are several key qualities to look for in an SEC registered investment advisor in New York. Choosing an investment advisor to manage your portfolio can be an incredibly important decision. Of course, you want to select an RIA who will protect your assets, and put...

Income investing is a strategy that seeks to provide investors with passive income from the assets they hold. This strategy may be attractive to people working toward financial independence or who need a predictable stream of income in retirement. Investors looking to...

A company that wants to supplement its employees’ salary with equity compensation can do so in a variety of ways. The most popular is the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Besides offering employees a potentially valuable ownership stake in the company, ESOPs can...

Your 401(k) is a tax-advantaged retirement account built to help you save more for retirement. Contributions can lower your taxable income, and money inside your 401(k) grows tax-deferred. Withdrawals are subject to income tax. To encourage people to keep money in...