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Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and What it Means for You In Expert Network Team podcast episode 14, Karl and Nathan Merrill, attorney at Goodspeed and Merrill, discuss the most recent tax reform passed through Congress at the end of 2020. Many people know about the $600 sent to families. But we discuss other details...Read More

Happy returns happen—especially when we separate ourselves from our investments. Crash and Recovery 2020 saw the shortest bear market in history. From February to March, we experienced the fastest deep crash ever, with the equity markets losing more than a third of their value. From that point until the end of the year, markets more...Read More

In this, the last Periscope blog of 2020, I want to thank you for your trust and confidence throughout this year. When you schedule your regular review with your financial advisor, take time to remember this year. If you only looked once per year, then you might think 2020 was a very good year indeed....Read More

Dr. Lisa Brenner, Vice Chair of Research, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for the VA and Professor at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, delivered a great presentation about Covid-19 and physical and mental health. She mentioned a phenomenon that happens that when things get tough, we come close together. We can actually become more...Read More

Check out your financial advisors dancing! Even though we had to cancel this year’s holiday party, we want to share with you our 2 minutes of festive fun. No humans were harmed in the creation of this video. Holiday Video 2020 Expert Network Team Podcast Check out our new podcast! Karl Frank sits down with...Read More

The Roth 401k is a great way for people to go tax free! Roth 401k plans have been around for over a decade but are widely misunderstood. Instead of just growing your money for retirement in a tax-deferred 401k, you could grow it in a Roth 401k and never be taxed again! The rules for...Read More

Please join Nathan S. Merrill, Esq., of the law firm Goodspeed & Merrill, as he discussions with Jeff Krommendyk of Security First Insurance Agency the in’s and out’s of personal insurance coverages, including auto, home, and umbrella insurance policies and the specific uses and applications.Read More

Today’s headlines are stressful. Equity markets are full of hope, having recovered from the most recent bear market. You deserve a vacation—or at least a comforting drink and moment to relax. The recent market movements inside your equity investments were dramatic and rare. Equities Can be Terrifying Equities can be terrifying to watch. If you...Read More

From 2020, learn what we saw as big trends in investments.Read More