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Why Regular Rebalancing Makes Sense

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Friday, September 25 2020

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Why Regular Rebalancing Makes Sense Your investment portfolio may be off-kilter, and you may not even know it. Provided by American Financial Advisors Everyone loves a winner. If an investment is successful, most people naturally w...

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Is Inflation On The Rise?

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Friday, September 18 2020

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Is Inflation On The Rise? What to keep in mind regarding the recent CPI numbers. Provided by American Financial Advisors Right now, many Americans are worried about their financial health due to the impact COVID-19 has had on the co...

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Why Roth IRA Conversions May Now Be Advantageous

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Friday, September 11 2020

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Why Roth IRA Conversions May Now Be Advantageous Thanks to a couple of factors, some investors are thinking about this move before 2020 ends. Provided by American Financial Advisors Roth IRAs have attracted retirement savers since t...

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Dow 30 Changes Its Starting Lineup

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Friday, September 04 2020

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Dow 30 Changes Its Starting Lineup What you should know about the change. Provided by American Financial Advisors The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), one of the most widely followed stock market indices, has made some key chang...

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How Much Money Will You Need for Retirement?

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Friday, August 28 2020

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How Much Money Will You Need for Retirement? It depends on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC "Will I outlive my retirement money?" That's one of the top fears for people who a...

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Strategic vs. Tactical Investing

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Friday, August 14 2020

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Strategic vs. Tactical Investing How do these investment approaches differ? Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Ever heard the term “strategic investing”? How about “tactical investing”? At a glance, you might assume that b...

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Will Political Changes Affect the Economy?

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Friday, August 14 2020

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Will Political Changes Affect the Economy? Election years cause some anxiety. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC With all of the storm and stress of the year 2020, you’d be forgiven if you momentarily forgot that we’re due...

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Don’t Overreact in August

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Friday, August 07 2020

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Don’t Overreact in August Understanding summer volatility. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC One of my favorite Wall Street quotes is from Mark Twain, who said: “October: This is one of the peculiarly dangerous ...

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529 Education Savings Plans Updates

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Friday, July 31 2020

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529 Education Savings Plans Updates Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC For a while now 529 plans have been a tax-advantaged way for parents and grandparents to accumulate funds for a child’s college costs. The Secure Act, whic...

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What's Driving Current Market Behavior?

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Friday, July 24 2020

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What's driving current market behavior? Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC In the era of COVID-19, and the financial woes it has created, we often get asked, “Why is the stock market holding up so well when the economy appears...

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What makes 2020 a unique year for retirement?

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Wednesday, July 15 2020

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What makes 2020 a unique year for retirement? Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Q: What makes 2020 a unique year for retirement? A: BIG changes to retirement account rules. You can attribute those changes to two major...

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CARES Act: Will There Be a Phase 4?

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Thursday, July 09 2020

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CARES Act: Will There Be a Phase 4? Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC With the economy and financial markets flashing mixed signals, it’s no wonder that lawmakers are deadlocked on whether to pass a Phase 4 of the CARES Act. ...

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U.S. Banks Flush With $2 Trillion in Cash

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Friday, June 26 2020

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U.S. Banks Flush with $2 Trillion in Cash Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC An “eye-popping” $2 trillion in cash has been stashed in deposit accounts at U.S. banks since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the country in January....

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Before You Claim Social Security

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Thursday, June 18 2020

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Before You Claim Social Security A few things you may want to think about before filing for benefits. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Whether you want to leave work at 62, 67, or 72, claiming the retirement benefits you...

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Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

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Friday, June 12 2020

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Who Is Your Trusted Contact? This vital investment account question should be answered sooner rather than later. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Investment firms have a new client service requirement. They must now ask ...

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“Backdoor” Roth IRAs

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Friday, June 05 2020

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“Backdoor” Roth IRAs If you make too much money to open a Roth IRA, you could create one this way. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC You can sum up the appeal of a Roth IRA in three words: federal tax benefit. Potential e...

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The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement Plan Rollovers

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Friday, May 29 2020

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The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement Plan Rollovers Should you withdraw and reinvest your retirement plan money while you are still on the job? Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Did you know you might be able to take som...

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Tax-Loss Harvesting

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Friday, May 15 2020

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Tax-Loss Harvesting A useful year-end move to counteract capital gains. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Even though this may end up being a subpar year for stocks, you may realize capital gains, which is a taxable event...

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Details on the Tax Extension Deadline

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Friday, May 08 2020

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Details on the Tax Deadline Extension The I.R.S. is giving you three additional months to file and pay. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC The Internal Revenue Service knows that many taxpayers have had a stressful spring....

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Roth IRA Conversions in the Era of COVID-19

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Friday, May 01 2020

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Roth IRA Conversions in the Era of COVID-19 Is it right for you? Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up nearly every aspect of American life. To say it has been a difficult time would be an ...

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The Federal Reserve's Unprecedented Moves

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Thursday, April 23 2020

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The Federal Reserve’s Unprecedented Moves What they are. How they help. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every state in America is under some sort of stay-at-home order. This ...

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Market Low? Notes From Mike Stark

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Friday, April 03 2020

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Key Provisions of the CARES Act

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Thursday, April 02 2020

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Key Provisions of the CARES Act Distributions can be waived in 2020 for Inherited Accounts, 401(k)s, and IRAs. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Recently, the $2 trillion “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security” (...

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Notes From Mike - Dr. Fauci

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Saturday, March 28 2020

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March 27th Market Update with Mike Stark

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Friday, March 27 2020

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March 27th Market Update with Mike Stark

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Should You Care What the Financial Markets Do Each Day?

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Thursday, March 26 2020

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Should You Care What the Financial Markets Do Each Day? Focusing on Your Strategy During Turbulent Times. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Investors are people, and people are often impatient. No one likes to wait in lin...

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Tax Considerations for Retirees

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Wednesday, March 18 2020

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Tax Considerations for Retirees Are you aware of these potential tax breaks and tax-saving opportunities? Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC The federal government offers some major tax breaks for older Americans. Some ...

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Retirement is a Beginning

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Thursday, March 12 2020

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Retirement Is a Beginning See if you are prepared to begin your retirement by answering four key questions. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC How do you know you are psychologically ready to retire? As a start, ask yours...

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Market Update with Mike Stark

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Wednesday, March 11 2020

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If you have questions or would like to learn more we invite you to call us at (770) 977-2434 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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That First Distribution From Your IRA

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Thursday, March 05 2020

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That First Distribution from Your IRA What you need to know. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC When you are in your seventies, Internal Revenue Service rules say that you must start making withdrawals from your tradition...

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Choosing the Right Tax Professional in 5 Easy Steps

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Thursday, February 27 2020

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Choosing the Right Tax Professional in 5 Easy Steps Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Why do you need a tax professional? Managing taxes during retirement will be the single most important factor in determining your ultimate ...

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Annual Financial To-Do List

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Thursday, February 20 2020

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Annual Financial To-Do List Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for the coming year? Now is a g...

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Required Beginning Date, What You Need To Know

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Thursday, February 13 2020

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Required Beginning Date, What You Need To Know

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New I.R.S. Contribution Limits

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Thursday, February 06 2020

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New I.R.S. Contribution Limits A look at the maximum amounts you can put into retirement accounts this year. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC The I.R.S. just announced the annual contribution limits on IRAs, 401(k)s, and...

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The Major Retirement Planning Mistakes

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Thursday, January 30 2020

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The Major Retirement Planning Mistakes Why are they made again and again? Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Much is out there about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, an...

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Health Care Costs Are Cutting into Retirement Preparations

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Thursday, January 23 2020

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Health Care Costs Are Cutting into Retirement Preparations This is happening in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC You may have seen this statistic before or one resembling it: t...

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Navigating Qualified Charitable

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Thursday, January 16 2020

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Navigating Qualified Charitable Distributions in 5 Easy Steps Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC1 What is a qualified charitable distribution (QCD)? A qualified charitable distribution, or a QCD, is a distribution from...

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The SECURE Act

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Thursday, January 09 2020

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The SECURE Act Long-established retirement account rules change. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is now law. With it, comes some of ...

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Inventorying Your Possessions

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Tuesday, November 12 2019

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Inventorying Your Possessions It is helpful for insurance purposes. Provided by American Financial Advisors It’s great to have insurance against damage and loss, but if you can’t show proof of your possessions, it may re...

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Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

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Wednesday, October 30 2019

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Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement Some things to consider. Provided by American Financial Advisors During your accumulation years, you may have categorized your risk as “conservative,” “moderate,” or “aggressive,” and t...

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Why Having a Financial Professional Matters

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Tuesday, October 15 2019

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Why Having a Financial Professional Matters A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years. Provided by American Financial Advisors What kind of role can a financial professional play for an investor? ...

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A Retirement Fact Sheet

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Tuesday, October 08 2019

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A Retirement Fact Sheet Some specifics about the “second act.” Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Does your vision of retirement align with the facts? Here are some noteworthy financial and lifestyle facts about life af...

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The High Cost of Health Care

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Wednesday, September 25 2019

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The High Cost of Health Care A financial strategy can take health care costs into account. Provided by American Financial Advisors One of the most ubiquitous aspects of social media in recent years has been the arrival of Amer...

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Road To Early Retirement

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Thursday, September 19 2019

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The FIRE Movement A radical new approach to working, saving, and retiring. Provided by American Financial Advisors Retire before 50 and live your best life. That is the message of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early...

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Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

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Tuesday, September 03 2019

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Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement Avoid these situations, if you can. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mis...

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Money Moves to Consider in Summer

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Friday, August 23 2019

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Money Moves to Consider in Summer Now is a good time to think about a few financial matters. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC Next April – and cooler weather - may seem far off, but this may be an excellent time to...

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Summer Newsletter

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Tuesday, August 13 2019

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Summer Newsletter SMART TIP: Want to start working out, but need more motivation and support? Search Facebook or other social media platforms for local, group fitness classes and meetups. You might be surprised by what events are availa...

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Your Diversified Portfolio vs. the S&P 500

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Thursday, August 08 2019

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Your Diversified Portfolio vs. the S&P 500 How global returns and proper diversification are affecting overall returns. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC “Why is my portfolio underperforming the market?” Thi...

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Is Your Retirement SECURE?

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Thursday, July 18 2019

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What the SECURE Act Could Mean for Retirement Plans If passed, it would change some long-established retirement account rules. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC If you follow national news, you may have heard of ...

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Tolerate The Turbulence

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Thursday, July 11 2019

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Tolerate the Turbulence Look beyond the moment. Stay focused on your long-term objectives. Provided American Financial Advisors, LLC Volatility will always exist. You invest for the long term and must learn to tol...

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