Most parents take certain steps to protect their children in the event of their premature death. Drafting a will, designating a guardian, obtaining life insurance and naming appropriate beneficiary designations on IRAs and 401k plans are all important components of an effective estate plan. However, most parents should take additional measures to provide guidance on how their financial assets are managed for their children’s benefit.
Read MoreTax season is upon us. Find out what you need to know to make this tax season painless and worry free!
Read MoreDisorganization can generate months of hassle as well as unnecessary attorney or advisor fees. In addition to making sure that the distribution of your assets is in line with your objectives, taking a proactive approach when planning your estate can save your grieving family a significant amount of time and hassle.
Read MoreHave you confirmed the beneficiary designations of your 401k, IRA, or life insurance policies recently? If not, you should! Find out why.
Read MoreWhile both mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be effective tools when creating a diversified portfolio, it is important to understand attributes of each of these investment options.
Read MoreHow good is your 401(k) plan at work? We looked at Brightscope which measures 401(k) plans and gives them a rating.
Read MoreBrokerage firms Charles Schwab & Co. and TD Ameritrade recently announced that they would stop charging brokerage commissions on trades for exchange traded funds and even stocks. Some of you may have wondered what impact this will have on you and also will we (Beacon) make any changes to your portfolio as a result.
Read MoreThe Millionaire Next Door is a classic book that surveyed over a thousand millionaires to try and identify common attributes that made them so successful at accumulating wealth. And the results may surprise you.
Read MoreIs retirement on your horizon? Have you thought about what it will take to be prepared financially to retire? This article provides a number of common financial decision points and action items that you may need to evaluate during your “pre-retirement” period.
Read MoreYou will note in the table below that over the last year the S&P 500 (U.S. stocks) has outperformed its international counterpart by more than 22%! This disparity in performance becomes even more magnified when considering 10 year and 15 year performance numbers. In fact, U.S stocks have outpaced foreign stocks by about 2.5% annually for the last 15 years! So why is it important to take a global perspective when investing for the long term?
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