Tag: Investment Planning
3 Ways to Estimate the Value of Your Home
Discover three practical ways to estimate your home’s value, from online tools to professional appraisals, and learn which method may work best for you.
When a Self-Directed Brokerage Window May Fit Your Retirement Strategy
Some university retirement plans include self-directed brokerage windows. Learn how they work, benefits, and when added flexibility may make sense.
RSUs and Modeling Your Financial Goals
RSUs can make financial modeling more complicated. To learn more about essential considerations to keep in mind during planning, read on.
Year-End Giving: A Two-for-One Tax Break with Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund can be a flexible way to support charitable giving in a high-income year while improving tax efficiency. Learn how it works.
Are You on the Right Path to Retirement? Assessing Your Asset-Income Multiple
Wondering whether your retirement savings are on track? Learn how the Asset-Income Multiple can offer a helpful benchmark
Should I Stop Spending Because the Market is Down?
When markets fall, spending fears can rise. Learn why a solid withdrawal plan can help retirees stay on track during market downturns.
Accredited Investors and Private Securities: What You Need to Know to Qualify
Investing in many categories of alternative investments, such as private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds, requires buying private securities that are not registered with the SEC and are not traded in public markets.
Why Boring Investing Often Works Best in Retirement
Why we believe diversification, discipline, and so-called boring investments often matter most for retirees focused on income and long-term stability.
How Are RSUs Taxed?
Understand RSU taxation basics, common pitfalls, and key steps to avoid double taxation on vested shares.
Hiring an Investment Manager: What You Need to Know
When you’re interviewing potential investment managers, your first questions should focus on getting to know who you’re speaking with.
When Are Volatile and Negative Markets an Opportunity?
Market downturns can raise concerns for investors. Learn how diversification, long-term planning, and tax considerations may come into focus during volatile markets.
How Many Recessions Have You Lived Through?
Recessions are a normal part of the economic landscape. Read on to learn more about how they’re determined, how often they’ve come around in recent history, and what has often followed historically.