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Happy Anniversary? Stock Market Rebound

{ Posted on Mar 10 2010 by admin }
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One year ago, on March 9, 2009, the stock market began a rally that has led to a total return of 72% for the S&P 500, through the end of last week. As we reach this anniversary it is worth ...Read More »

Rules and Limits to Open a SEP IRA

{ Posted on Mar 09 2010 by admin }
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Are you a self-employed business owner that is looking for a cost effective to lower your taxes and help you save for retirement?  If that fits your profile then a SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) IRA might be a good retirement ...Read More »

How to Save Money When Moving Your House

{ Posted on Mar 08 2010 by admin }
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With the completion of our new home, the realization of how much “stuff” we had to move to our new house sent chills down our spine. We’ve been in our first home for just under five years and I’m ...Read More »

A Family Photo Shoot With The Rose’s

{ Posted on Mar 05 2010 by admin }
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I have many reasons in my life to be thankful, but for the purpose of this post I have two major reasons to be blessed: I have an awesome family. I have a truly talented best friend who takes great pictures ...Read More »

How To Make Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments

{ Posted on Mar 04 2010 by admin }
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This is a another guest contribution by Miranda Marquit. If you are self-employed, it can be a good idea to make quarterly estimated tax payments. Making regular tax payments can help you avoid paying interest penalties, and it can shield you ...Read More »

Groundhog Day Comes Late

{ Posted on Mar 03 2010 by admin }
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Groundhog Day came late in February for the stock market. Last Thursday’s worsening weekly unemployment claims data spooked stock market investors worried about job growth as February winter storms negatively impacted the data. In that labor report, the stock market ...Read More »

How to Become a Successful Financial Advisor

{ Posted on Mar 02 2010 by admin }
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How do you define success?  Success can come from many aspects: life, career, family.  Often I get asked how I became a financial advisor and what has led to my success. When someone views me as successful, I’m always flattered.  ...Read More »

What Happens When a Life Insurance Policy Lapses

{ Posted on Mar 01 2010 by admin }
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We all get busy and let the “little things” slip through the crack sometimes. This, however, wasn’t a little thing.  In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, building a new home, a second child on the way (and now ...Read More »

Return of the “Quiet” Municipal Market

{ Posted on Feb 26 2010 by admin }
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The municipal bond market, as measured by the Barclays Municipal Bond Index, has moved along at a slow and steady pace this year in contrast to the gyrations in the taxable market. Recent market action harkens back to years gone ...Read More »

How To Get Health Insurance When You are Self Employed

{ Posted on Feb 25 2010 by admin }
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The jump from W-2 employee to self-employed is one that many don’t dare cross.  There are many risks and challenges as a business owner and at top of the list is having to provide your own health insurance coverage.  I ...Read More »
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