by jimstr8 | May 17, 2019 | Learning
After months of relative quiet, the trade war between the U.S. and China has erupted again in a big way. The markets are the most immediate casualty, with the Dow plunging over 600 points on Monday alone.1 In all likelihood, you’re probably more focused on things like...
by jimstr8 | Apr 5, 2019 | Learning
How many password-protected accounts do you have?Whether you keep them locked in the depths of your memory, use a password manager, or have a written record of your passwords (which is certainly not recommended), take a quick count. You are most likely to find you...
by jimstr8 | Mar 30, 2019 | Noteworthy
If you haven’t already contributed to an IRA (Individual Retirement Account), there’s still time to do so. Many people don’t know that the 2018 contribution deadline is actually the 15th of April. However, if you do decide to contribute, you must designate the year...
by jimstr8 | Feb 28, 2019 | Noteworthy
Tax season is the time between January 1 and April 15. It is when most people prepare and file their taxes. This year’s tax season is special. It has been just a little over a year since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect. It is the largest overhaul of the...
by jimstr8 | Feb 20, 2019 | Learning
Charles Schwab’s has published its’ latest SDBA Indicators Report, a highly regarded, industry-leading benchmark on retirement plan participant investment activity within approximately 137,000 self-directed brokerage accounts (SDBAs). The report stated that...
