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How to Navigate Market Volatility

Glass Jacobson Wealth Advisors Coronavirus, Economic Update, Personal Finance, Investing, Tax Planning For Individuals Leave a Comment

With so much uncertainty facing the US economy, and the world, it is easy to let fear dominate investment decisions. When the market falls 30% in one month it’s natural …

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Filing for Unemployment FAQ

Monica L. Sarver, EA Coronavirus, Personal Finance 2 Comments

The coronavirus-induced economic shutdown has predictably resulted in record unemployment across the country. In response, the CARES Act has expanded unemployment benefits, both in terms of eligibility and the number …

What is Diversification? Why Diversification is a Golden Rule [VIDEO]

Glass Jacobson Wealth Advisors Investing, Personal Finance 2 Comments

As far back as our childhood, we have been told that we should never put all our eggs in one basket. If the basket breaks, so will all the eggs. …

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Estate Planning Under the New Tax Law: Opportunities and Traps

Steven G. Albert, CPA, MST Personal Finance, Tax Planning For Individuals, Tax Reform Leave a Comment

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is a significant tax reform measure that impacts all federal tax laws. And instead of repealing federal gift and estate taxes, …

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Choose Social Security Options Wisely or It Could Cost You

Christine R. Schmitz, MA, CPA, PFS, CFP®, LTCP Personal Finance 1 Comment

Did you know that 95 percent of retirees get it wrong when it comes to choosing when to start their Social Security benefits – and it’s costing them trillions of …

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401(k) Contribution Limits for 2020 | Retirement Account Contributions

Richard Osikowicz, AIF® 401k, Personal Finance, Investing, Retirement Plans, Tax Planning For Individuals Leave a Comment

The Internal Revenue Service has updated retirement plan contribution limits for 2020 to benefit taxpayers across the board. The new guidelines affect not just 401(k)s but several other account types …