Investment Strategies

Advisors talk about investing ideas, theories and what the current environment is causing.

Understanding How Investment Returns Are Taxed

Updated for 2025 As Benjamin Franklin famously said: "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death…

3 months ago

How to Make the Most of a Health Savings Account (HSA) in 2025

  Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged medical savings plans, which can act like both a personal checking and investment…

4 months ago

What is The Santa Claus Rally?

Is Santa Claus coming to Wall Street this year? December tends to be a cheerful month for stock prices, which…

6 months ago

Year End Tax and Giving Strategies for 2024

There are many financial strategies to consider throughout the year with your financial advisor and tax accountant. By the end…

7 months ago

Turn Your RMD into Charitable Donations

If you dream of your financial legacy leaving a lasting impact on the world, there's a way you can make…

1 year ago

When Does the Fed Meet and Where are Interest Rates Going?

The Federal Reserve meets 8 times a year to discuss raising, lowering, or keeping interest rates the same. The meeting…

1 year ago

Is a 30% Stock Market Return Achievable?

This week’s blog post is inspired by Mark, who asks, "How much stock should I hold in my portfolio to…

1 year ago

Unlocking the Benefits of a Bond Ladder for Your Portfolio

After more than a year of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, bond yields have risen to levels not…

2 years ago

How Does The Gift Tax Work?

So you’re thinking about giving a family member some money to help with a down payment on a home. Or…

2 years ago

ESG Investing: Grow your Wealth Through Green Investments

Early Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Investing Twenty years ago, when someone asked for my guidance on choosing an environmentally…

2 years ago