Pick up the phone and call your accountant for an end of year review. So many people miss the opportunity to speak with their accountant during the tax year when they can actually do something to affect their tax situation. Most people wait until the following spring to prepare their taxes when they are limited as to what we can do.
I’m including this link to a nice Raymond James article about things to be thinking about money-wise as we head down the home stretch of 2020.
We find the end of each year creates many opportunities for giving. You may find yourself in a situation where charitable giving could help lower your taxes, or maybe you may have a friend or family member that could use your help. I really like this article for the way it summarizes giving options. Take a look:
While volatility is an important thing to accept as a stock investor, we don’t always need to be surprised by it. Sometimes market volatility comes out of the blue, but I thought it would be helpful to isolate a few key areas that could cause the market to move over the next several months.
While market volatility is a reality in investing, our On Purpose Method™ helps clients identify the money they need for different goals in their life and manage their near-term funds separately from the elevated risk of their long-term funds. The end result is often clients are able to take a step back from the uncomfortable emotions that come with market volatility.
If managing your money has been stressful for you this year or if you are not sure if you are on track for your goals, please reach out to us.
Last Friday, 42 years ago, one of the greatest thefts in American history took place. Click below to read this history.com article on the infamous “Lufthansa Heist.”
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lufthansa-heist-jfk-airport-goodfellas-henry-hill
On the subject of heists, here’s an article by Business Insider on the 15 biggest thefts of all time
It’s amazing what people will do for money. Let’s just stick to solid financial planning and a diversified, purpose-based investment plan. That has worked out pretty well in the past.
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