Plain-language articles on investing, taxes, retirement income, market context, and planning updates from our CFP® team.
Once again, the S.E.C. proposal to hold all brokers to a fiduciary standard has run aground. This from a September article in Bloomberg by Jesse Hamilton and Margaret Collins: Retail investors typically put their money in the hands of broker-dealers or investment advisers. Brokers earn commissions on sales and work under a professional standard that […]
Recently I came across this sketch posted by best selling financial author and illustrator Carl Richards. The message it conveys has the ring of truth. Most of us want to escape the constant stress that so often comes whenever we think or talk about money. As Richards says, “ Money is insanely emotional because of […]
Articles such as this one in Fortune regarding retirement plan fee disclosures are beginning to hit the mainstream media. This particular article focuses on an issue that has been erroding returns throughout the industry, not just 401(k) plans. At Financial Plan we believe this is a step in the right direction to increasing awareness and transparency in retirement […]
My dad told me recently that he just celebrated his “Heavy Metal” Birthday. He said it means that he has gold in his teeth, silver in his hair and lead in his butt. This is a good reminder article of another reality of investing in gold or precious metals. I’ve talked with a lot of people […]
Our quarterly newsletter, the Plan, has been updated for the 2013 Summer Quarter. Read more about it here.
I came across this article today in the Investment News written by Mebane Faber. It reinforces the futility of trying to pick individual stocks in building a portfolio. It’s an eye-opening, quick read and definitely worth a look…and I am definitely a better than average driver. David Dick, CFP®
I came across this article today in the Investment News written by Mebane Faber. It reinforces the futility of trying to pick individual stocks in building a portfolio. It’s an eye-opening, quick read and definitely worth a look…and I am definitely a better than average driver. David Dick, CFP®
After many years of living with temporary tax brackets, we now have a more settled scheme due to the recently passed but inaccurately named American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Let’s outline the new realities: Income Taxes: For most taxpayers, the federal income tax rates for 2013 will be the same as in 2012: 10%, […]
Although there is much uncertainty regarding future tax rates, as of January 1, 2013 a number of taxes are scheduled to change. Let’s review the changes and examine which year-end tax strategies may be worthwhile to pursue. Although there is much uncertainty regarding future tax rates, as of January 1, 2013 a number of taxes […]
I was scanning the news and this headline grabbed my attention. As you can see, Research In Motion (RIM) reported that they actually lost money last quarter, but their stock price went up as a result. How can this happen? It is due to the fact that although they lost money, they lost less than […]
