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Roth vs. Traditional IRA: Retirement and Estate-Planning Advantages

August 25, 2021

It would be nice if the Roth IRA had been around long as the traditional IRA. Imagine the long-term financial benefits of tax-free growth throughout a 40-year career. Annual contribution limits for IRAs are relatively low ($6,000; $7,000 for 50-plus), but the Roth is a good complement for investors who also contribute to an employer-based…

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Reshoring: What’s the Future for Products and Services Made in America?

August 17, 2021

According to a recent survey of supply chain professionals, the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted 98% of global supply chains. Among the most disruptive supply challenges was the procurement of personal protective equipment, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Companies that had outsourced manufacturing to other countries experienced firsthand the types of risks associated with offshoring. The previous administration placed…

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Midyear Market Outlooks

August 10, 2021

In its midyear review, market analysts at Charles Schwab say that economic growth in the United States may have peaked in the second quarter of this year, and it believes China experienced its peak in the fourth quarter of 2020. However, Schwab is bullish on Europe’s prospects for the rest of this year. It notes…

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Putting Inflation Expectations in Perspective

August 3, 2021

Historically, inflation has been highly correlated with unemployment levels. When more people were out of a job, inflation was lower. As more people got jobs, inflation increased. From an economic point of view, this makes sense. Jobs increase income, which increases spending, which increases demand — supplies drop and prices rise. The opposite is true…

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Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

July 27, 2021

As hard as retirement saving and investing may seem, that’s the easy part. The real challenge is figuring out how to make your accumulated savings last throughout your and your spouse’s retirements. You need a financial strategy, and it’s best to have that strategy developed before retirement begins. Here is what you need to konw…

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Best Retirement Plans Differ on Demographics

July 23, 2021

According to PwC’s recent Retirement in America report, the median retirement savings among people ages 55 to 64 is $120,000. Unfortunately, that likely would provide less than $1,000 per month for a retiree, for only 15 years. So what do you need to know now so you can develop the best retirement plan? There’s an…

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How Infrastructure Spending Affects Municipal Bonds

July 13, 2021

According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the 10-year tab to meet the country’s basic infrastructure needs is about $6 trillion. The report, published in March, includes $125 billion needed for bridge repairs, $435 billion for roads and $176 billion for the nation’s transportation systems. How will infrastructure spending affect municipal bonds?  For more…

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Tax Strategies – American Families Plan

June 29, 2021

In an effort to pay for new legislation, the Biden administration has proposed higher taxes for the nation’s highest earners. The president advocates returning the top tax rate to 39.6% for individuals earning $452,700 or more, and married couples with more than $509,300 in combined taxable income. The new proposed tax is to help fund…

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The Labor Market in the Post-Pandemic Era

June 23, 2021

According to the most recent Future of Jobs Report by the World Economic Forum, 50% of employees will need new skills training by 2025 as the pace of technological innovation continues to grow. Among business leaders, 94% say they expect employees to learn new skills while on the job, compared to just 65% who made…

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