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Fixed Income in a Low Rate Environment
Low Rates Likely to Persist A surge in global bond yields is…
Beyond Brexit; Earnings and Elections
Little more than a week ago, stocks fell precipitously as the United…
Brexit and a Fully Valued Market
The stock market has entered the proverbial “sell in May and go…
How to efficiently turn savings into income
Consider our two-step plan—which keep taxes in mind—to help make the transition….
Just 1% more can make a big difference
Increasing your savings by just 1% more now could mean living the…
Five steps to create an estate plan
Not just for the wealthy, a thoughtful estate plan can give you…
Four tax-efficient strategies in retirement
How to plan your income withdrawal strategy with taxes in mind. Retirement…
Roth conversions after 50?
Tax-free growth potential and tax-free withdrawals in retirement—the tax benefits of a…
Market Direction; Fundamentals and Seasonality
Equity markets pulled back again last week, and basically, stocks are at…
Withdrawing from your retirement accounts: the basics
Building a substantial retirement nest egg is a commendable achievement, but optimizing…
Six key Medicare questions
Get answers to questions about eligibility, choices, costs, and when and how…
Retirement countdown
Chances are you’ve thought about retirement quite a bit over the years,…
A celebrity chef in the Port City for a good cause
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse spent less than 48 hours in Wilmington. However,…
Home Prices Continue To Rise – 4/7/2016
The S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index for January 2016 showed that prices…
What Are Capital Gains? A Guide to When These Taxes Apply
“What are capital gains?” you might wonder. When you hear the phrase, you…
Year-end strategies for charitable giving
Four tax-savvy strategies that can help you make the most of your…
Saving for Retirement 101
Contemplating retirement can either have you dreaming of days filled with island…
How to tame retiree health care costs
Plan ahead and make health care costs part of overall retirement planning…
Smart strategies for required distributions
You saved smartly for retirement—contributing to a traditional 401(k)s or IRA to…
HOME PRICES AND NEW CONSTRUCTION EXTEND UPSWING
Housing The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index of 20 major U.S. markets is…
Term or Permanent Insurance – Making the right choice
 The cynical question of “Term or Perm” gathers much attention and opinion….
How much to invest in an immediate annuity
Q: I’m 72 and I have a very small pension. I’d like…
Evolving Financial Planning For Same Sex Couples
In June 2013, the Supreme Court invalidated Section 3 of the Defense…
Fund Your Golden Egg Before Its Too Late!
After Easter, many of us should focus on our own Golden Egg…
