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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from A&I! Optimism for the year ahead! “2021 was marginally better than 2020…at least it was different. A variant, so to speak. And like any year, it had both highs and lows.” –Dave Berry First, I want to wish you all a happy new year, and acknowledge that we are living in...
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Investing in Equities for Retirement Income

Investing in Equities for Retirement Income By: Karl Frank George and Sherry never had to ask, “what’s next?” They had always planned everything. But life threw a wrench into their plans when George was let go during the recent economic downturn. George was ready to retire, at least emotionally. The kids were raised, the bills...
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What’s the Difference Between Risk Capacity and Risk Tolerance?

Risk capacity and risk tolerance are two important concepts that investors should understand. Though they are related, they are not the same thing. Risk Capacity Ability to take on investment risk is a function of objective measures (the client’s financial profile) such as the investment goals, the time horizon for each goal, the need for...
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5 Best 401K Alternatives: Your 401(k) Isn’t the Only Way to Save For Retirement

Whether you’re just getting started saving for retirement or have decades of investing under your belt, it’s a good idea to know what other investment options are available. While your 401(k) plan may offer dozens of mutual funds from which to choose, the truth is that most Americans have little choice but to settle on...
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Market is at All-Time Highs! How Do I Invest for Retirement Income Now?

Market is at all-time highs, should I wait to invest or invest now? We have never had the markets reach as high as they have recently. When we talk with clients, they often tell us “it is due for a correction.” I just know it. Well, maybe. What we do know is there are no...
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Accessibility on Our Website

Making Our Website Accessible None of us are getting younger. In fact, I have never been older than I am at this exact moment in time. And I often joke that I am not losing my hearing, or my vision, but I do think websites are sometimes hard to read. So, we just rolled out...
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Diversification, Taxes and Different Types of Retirement Accounts

Frequently Asked Questions about Retirement Planning Some of the questions that we receive from various folks are fairly common. You may want to visit our web site and see if any of them peak your interests. Here are a few of them: Diversification Read our recent FAQ: Diversification in Investing: Fundamentals, Importance & Why You...
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Network Team Podcast – Financial Insights & Tips

Episode 41: What’s the Right Amount of Insurance for You?

Jeff Krommendyk discusses the right way to purchase insurance to protect your assets. With over 20 years of experience, Jeff makes it easy to understand what you do and do not want to buy. He reveals some risks that you might not know you have and ways to cover them. He discusses some of the...
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How to Prepare for the First Meeting with a Financial Planner

If you made the smart decision to work with a CFP® professional to create a plan for your financial future, how do you make your first meeting as productive as possible? At your first meeting, you will typically discuss the financial planning process, what you would like to accomplish as well as how your CFP®...
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