As a parent, you of course want to give your child the best opportunity for success, and for many, attending the “right” university or college is that opportunity. Unfortunately, being accepted to the college of one’s choice may not be as easy as it once was. Additionally, the earlier you consider how you expect to pay for college costs, the better. Today, the average college graduate owes $37,172 in debt, while the average salary for a recent graduate is $50,944.1,2 [...]
Interesting insights on the economic impact of the war in Ukraine from the Capital Group: https://www.capitalgroup.com/advisor/ca/en/insights/articles/investment-implications-war-ukraine.html
Market declines are unsettling. The following article offers insight and perspective: https://www.capitalgroup.com/advisor/insights/articles/handle-market-declines.html
IRA Deadlines Are Approaching Here is what you need to know. April 15, 2022, is the deadline for making 2021 annual contributions to a traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and certain other retirement accounts. This extension from the traditional April 15 deadline follows an extension of the traditional tax deadlines.1 Some people may not realize when they can make their IRA contribution. You can make a yearly IRA contribution between January 1 of the current year and April 15 of the [...]
Wise Decisions with Retirement in Mind Certain financial & lifestyle choices may lead you toward a better future. Some retirees succeed at realizing the life they want; others don’t. Fate aside, it isn’t merely a matter of investment decisions that makes the difference. There are certain dos and don’ts – some less apparent than others – that tend to encourage retirement happiness and comfort. Retire financially literate. Some retirees don’t know how much they don’t know. They end their careers [...]
