by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Apr 27, 2020 | Article, Portfolio Management
7 Ways to Get COVID-19 Financial Help Key Takeaways: Review your budget, cut unnecessary spending, and consider paying only minimum debt payments temporarily to build cash reserves. Use CARES Act options to improve cash flow, like mortgage forbearance on federally...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Mar 4, 2020 | Article, Portfolio Management
Staying Invested During Volatile Markets Key Takeaways: Market volatility is normal, with S&P 500 drops of 10% or more happening about once per year, 15% about once every four years, and 20% about once every seven years. Financial media and market “experts” are...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Dec 2, 2019 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
What Tax and Contribution Limit Changes Will Take Place in 2020? Key Takeaways: For 2020, the elective deferral limit for 401(k)/403(b)/457(b)/Roth 401(k) plans is $19,500, with a $6,500 catch-up for people 50+. For 2020, Traditional IRA and Roth IRA contributions are...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Nov 9, 2019 | Article, Risk Management
Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage For many, the month of November is the time of year that signifies the end of the year is close, the holidays are coming, and it’s time to get our shopping and household decorating in order. For anyone over the age of 65,...
by Joe Allaria CFP®, MBA | Oct 9, 2019 | Article, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning
5 Investing Lessons Football Taught Me As a former athlete, I’ve had the benefit of being around many great coaches over the years, and with great coaches come great one-liners. Although simple, and sometimes cryptic, these teachable sayings carry much weight. Within...
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