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How Rebalancing May Improve Long Term Performance

How Rebalancing May Improve Long Term Performance

Neal ThompsonNov 15, 20184 min read

For long-term investors, it’s important to focus on tried-and-true disciplines that have worked over time more than what the stock market is currently doing or what the talking heads predict the market will do.  Rebalancing is one such discipline that can potentially reduce risk and increase long term performance, and may also help reduce some of the worry that accompanies times of increased market volatility. What is Rebalancing? Rebalancing is the…

5 Ways To Build Your Emergency Fund

5 Ways To Build Your Emergency Fund

Neal ThompsonOct 16, 20185 min read

There’s great comfort in knowing you can weather the most common “financial emergencies” like a new transmission for your car, a trip to the emergency room and even the dreaded AC unit replacement.  It’s important to have an emergency fund in…

How To Retire In Your 50’s

How To Retire In Your 50’s

Neal ThompsonJul 30, 20187 min read

The idea of retiring in your 50’s as opposed to your 60’s appeals to many Americans, and for good reason. Why postpone the good life, right? However, if you are serious about retiring early, you need to plan in advance and…

Can You Use Your IRA to Pay for College?

Can You Use Your IRA to Pay for College?

Neal ThompsonJul 16, 20184 min read

It’s no secret that college expenses add up quickly.  Nowadays, paying for college takes time and careful consideration of a family’s finances.  Good news is there are plenty of saving plans available to help pay for college – the most…

Fight Fear With Facts

Fight Fear With Facts

Neal ThompsonApr 23, 20185 min read

By all accounts it has been a phenomenal run for stocks. Through the end of 2017, the S&P 500 has had a positive total return in 19 of the last 20 quarters. The S&P 500 recorded a loss of 0.8%…

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