April 2022 Newsletter
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Podcasts
How The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Affect Americans
When Putin invaded Ukraine in late February 2022, President Biden announced sanctions targeting Russian banks, the country’s sovereign debt and Russian oligarchs, warning that Russia would pay an even steeper price if it did not cease its aggression. In the early days of the conflict, European banks braced for the fallout. However, U.S. bank executives …
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What We Worry About
Retirement Planning A recent survey found that about 50% of couples do not agree on how much money they should have saved by retirement. However, new research shows that couples who engage in financial planning together tend to be happier and more successful during retirement. Interestingly, couples that score highly on cognitive interdependence (meaning they …
Where Do My State Taxes Go?
written by Erik Schuster CFP®, Financial Planner We have all asked the question, “Where does my tax money go?” While I am not going unravel that very complicated and most likely unfortunate scenario, I am going to introduce a way you can direct your Pennsylvania state taxes. Pennsylvania sponsors two programs that allow taxpayers …
5 Ways to Build A Better Tax Plan
You just finished your taxes, but it\’s not too early to make plans for next year. It\’s important that as you build your plan, you think about some strategies to reduce or defer your taxes now or in the future. Here are some strategies to consider helping your financial plan become more tax-efficient: Tax Harvesting …
Millennials Step Up
In 2019, the millennial generation (born from 1981 to 1996) surpassed the number of baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) in the United States. Today, one in four people is a millennial.1 Many millennials came of age at the turn of the millennium, which means they were aware of the fallout from the 9/11 …
Do You Know What Your Insurance Doesn’t Cover?
Before you experience a loss, it’s worth taking a few moments to review your insurance policies, including homeowners and auto insurance. Generally, insurance policies carry exclusions—restrictions on what is and is not covered. Here are some common insurance exclusions: Homeowners Insurance Flood and earthquake damage are generally excluded from standard homeowners policies. To cover flood …
Bake a New Recipe with Family
Don’t know what to bake this holiday season? Well, lucky for us one of our own team members loves to create new recipes. Here\’s a recipe Audrey has for you to try with your family members! Ingredients Needed: ½ cup white sugar ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar ½ cup salted butter, melted ½ teaspoon …
What Happens If The Debt Ceiling Is Not Raised?
What Happens if the Debt Ceiling is Not Raised? Remember, it’s about paying America’s bills, not borrowing more money The latest mess out of Washington is the fight to increase the federal debt ceiling. If this isn’t resolved, some fear catastrophe for the markets. Relax. Stocks may dip at first, but a market debacle won’t …