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Is It a Wonderful Life?

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As investors, maintaining perspective can be tough when life hits us with a daily poop emoji. With a bit of consideration, these three topics can help turn our internal frown upside-down: Trust, relativity and tolerance—in brief.…

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Nixon, Crypto and the Goblins of Newness

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In practice, does Bitcoin portend economic freedom or anarchy? Is it a viable currency? And what is its present investment potential? Let’s take a stab at the latter two questions. Though it might be helpful to first talk about currency itself.…

There's Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2019

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Even though tax filing season is well under way, there's still time to make a regular IRA contribution for 2019.…

New Spending Package Includes Sweeping Retirement Plan Changes (SECURE Act)

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The SECURE Act represents the most sweeping set of changes to retirement legislation in more than a decade. Should you revisit your estate planning strategies?…

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The FNA Afterschool Special

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Education has become a must have, leaving many students with financial gaps to fill. From loans to lenders and variables galore, let’s dig in.…

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The Rules of Retirement: Made to Fit

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Wherever you are on life’s journey, retirement is somewhere up ahead. But how to find the ideal number to save, regardless of financial know-how?…

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The Changing Fabric of Security

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Social Security has again undergone change, with fund depletion threats prompting inclusion in the Bipartisan Budget Act - see how you’re affected.…

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Social Security and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 Unfolded

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The Budget Act’s recent changes in Social Security retirement benefits could leave you dizzy. Let’s iron out details and see how they affect you.…

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Sharing Wealth: The Value of Your Financial Know-How

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Just like manners and social graces, financial know-how is a learned, studied behavior. And lessons learned along the path—perhaps your path—are always relevant, and deserve to be shared.…

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Across the Decades: Financial Advice that Spans the Divide

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Whether we want to admit it or not, we all need sound advice. But when it comes to finding reliable financial advice, the source plays a key role.…

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Maximizing Potential

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A Roth IRA is a solid investing option to look at when retirement planning. Especially if you’d like retirement savings that can be accessed tax-free.…

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Tax Wise

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Like retirement planning, tax planning should be a year-round endeavor. And putting aside funds now can provide for tax-free income in the future.…

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Retirement Essentials

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Your retirement planning Holy Grail: To determine an ideal withdrawal rate. But with inflation and myriad variables, you may need a guiding light.…

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Juggling Act

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Prioritize your savings goals with help from an FNA advisor. Whether its retirement or college—or perhaps both—find financial direction you can trust.…

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Let's Play Ball

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Strikes are to baseball as investing mishaps are to financial planning: Inevitable. Learn how to mitigate loss in personal finance and retirement.…

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Retirement 101

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Retirement investing can be daunting. Incorporating personal circumstances into personal finance is a clear path toward a solid financial future.…