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Wild is a Mild Word to Describe the Stock Market Lately

Financial Education, Financial News, Investment EducationBy Kristi Sullivan

I don’t like to feed into the media hysteria when it comes to stock market drops.  As I say repeatedly to clients, friends, in this blog, and to my cat, stock market recessions are a normal part of the economy.…

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Investment Advice Fees are Tax Deductible

Financial Education, Personal FinanceBy Kristi Sullivan

This article reminded me of another reason it’s better to pay for financial advice separately from high cost investments.  Front-end loads, 12b-1 fees, and annual expense ratios are not tax deductible.  Financial advice such as tax-preparation fees, investment advisory annual…

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Nifty Retirement Tools That May Not Be Around Forever

Financial Education, Personal Finance, Retirement SavingsBy Kristi Sullivan

Below are three retirement savings loopholes that may be here today, gone tomorrow. Tomorrow of course being in 10 years when legislation manages to get passed in our gridlocked government.  Don’t panic, but just be aware that just because something…

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Great Social Security Estimating Tool

Financial Education, Fun Stuff, Retirement SavingsBy Kristi Sullivan

Even financial planners have a rough time getting Social Security information.  I recently tried to log in to my Social Security account and was told that an account couldn’t be created for my Social Security Number.  “Please contact us for…

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Spending on Eating Out Surpasses Spending on Groceries

Financial Education, Personal FinanceBy Kristi Sullivan

For the first time in US history, consumer spending at restaurants and bars is more than spending at grocery stores.  According to the US Census Bureau and Haver Statistics, in March $50.1 billion was spent in grocery stores vs. $50.4…

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Having a Financial Plan Leads to Less Worry Over Money

Financial Education, Personal FinanceBy Kristi Sullivan

Do you ever think, “if only I made $X amount per year I wouldn’t worry about money.”  Or maybe, “if I had $1million in the bank, I wouldn’t worry about money.”  Guess what?  It’s not true!  According to a MartizCX…

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