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Should You Consider Refinancing Your Mortgage?

August 18, 2020 by Nick Leave a Comment

Should You Consider Refinancing Your Mortgage?Market sees historic lows in mortgage rates. On July 16, mortgage giant Freddie Mac announced that the average interest rate for a 30-year home loan had fallen to 2.98%. In addition, the average interest rate for a 15-year home loan had declined to 2.48%.1 A 30-year mortgage at less than [...]

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What Are Stock Splits?

August 18, 2020 by Nick Leave a Comment

Stock SplitWhat Are Stock Splits?Here’s what you need to know. Two high-profile companies—Apple and Tesla—have announced stock splits in the past few weeks, which makes it a great time to discuss what’s involved when a company announces a stock split. Remember, any companies mentioned are for illustrative purposes only. It should not be considered a solicitation [...]

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Small Business Retirement Plans

June 22, 2020 by Nick Leave a Comment

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How do you pick the most appropriate retirement plan for your business as well as your employees? As a small-business owner, figuring out retirement choices can be a little intimidating.The SECURE Act and CARES Act may complicate the decision. There are three main types of retirement plans for small businesses: SIMPLE-IRAs, SEP-IRAs, and 401(k)s. Read […]

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Why You Might Want to Create a Donor-Advised Fund

November 10, 2018 by Nick Leave a Comment

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Do you regularly donate to charities and other non-profit organizations? Then you may want to open a Donor-Advised Fund. Donor-Advised Funds are becoming popular. It is easy to see why. They offer potential tax perks, and in some instances, a chance to grow money set aside for charitable gifting.1,2 It is all too easy to […]

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Are Your Beneficiary Designations Up to Date?

September 27, 2018 by Nick Leave a Comment

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Here’s a simple financial question: Who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your 401(k) or annuity? You may be saying, “I’m not sure.” It is a good idea to periodically review your beneficiary designations. Your choices may need to change with the times. When did you open your first IRA? When did you […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Financial Advisor, IRA, Retirement, Roth IRA, Trust Funds, Wealth Management Tagged With: beneficiary

Starting a Roth IRA for a Child or Grandchild

August 21, 2018 by Nick Leave a Comment

Do you have a child or grandchild earning some income? Indirectly, that after-school or summer job might present a savings opportunity for that teenager. You could help your child or grandchild save for future goals by assisting them to create and fund a Roth IRA. So many people wish they had begun saving for retirement […]

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Should You Leave Your IRA to a Child?

July 2, 2018 by The Goff Financial Group Leave a Comment

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Can a child inherit an IRA? The answer is yes, though they cannot legally own the IRA and its invested assets. Until the child turns 18 (or 21, in some states), the inherited IRA is a custodial account, managed by an adult on behalf of the minor beneficiary.1,2 IRA owners who name minors as beneficiaries […]

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The Backdoor Roth IRA

May 23, 2018 by The Goff Financial Group

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Does your high income stop you from contributing to a Roth IRA? It does not necessarily prohibit you from having one. You may be able to create a backdoor Roth IRA and give yourself the potential for a tax-free income stream in retirement. The Backdoor Roth IRA, a move that high earners can make in […]

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How to Protect Yourself and Your Money From Hackers and Identity Thieves

September 18, 2017 by Matthew Goff Leave a Comment

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As you may have heard, Equifax, which is a credit reporting agency, suffered a data breach that compromised the personal and financial data of more than 143 million Americans.1 The information accessed included names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. While this data breach is the largest in recent memory, these types of occurrences have become all too common and put us all at increased risk of identify theft. Unfortunately, the risks of identity theft extend beyond to just identity thieves taking out loans in your name. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.  Continue Reading …

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Do you know the difference between a fee-based advisor and an independent, fee-only advisor?

June 8, 2017 by Matthew Goff Leave a Comment

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This is a very important question as how your advisor is compensated may create conflicts of interest, which can lead to significant financial consequences for you and your family. As brokers and insurance agents have changed their job titles in recent years to “advisors” and have replaced commissions with fees as their primary method of compensation, such conflicts of interests are not as easy to see today but are still there if you know where to look. Such conflicts are also not hard to find if you know what questions to ask.  Continue Reading …

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