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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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We Use A Checklist When We Fly; Why Not Use A Mental Checklist When You Invest?

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Tuesday, July 02 2019

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We Use A Checklist When We Fly; Why Not Use A Mental Checklist When You Invest?

Reliable Information vs. instinct.What follows is a broad mental checklist all investors can use to increase their odds of a successful investment experience during a lifetime of “decisions”. The choices we make with our assets can be strongly infl...

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Your Financial Wingman

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Wednesday, June 26 2019

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Your Financial Wingman If anything happens to you, your family has a trusted source to consult. Provided by American Financial Advisors, LLC If you weren’t around, what would happen to your investments? In many families, one person handles inves...

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Keep Calm, Select the Best Route

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Tuesday, June 18 2019

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Headlines add volatility to the markets. There will always be new headlines, and any of them could mean turbulence for Wall Street.

As an investor, how much will this turmoil matter to you in the long run? Not as much as you may expect. There are many good reasons to remain in the market rather than attempting to guess when and where big shifts in fortune may occur.

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3 Reasons Why Robots Won’t Replace Financial Advisors

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Tuesday, October 02 2018

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3 Reasons Why Robots Won’t Replace Financial Advisors

Robo-advisors have been heralded as the “future of investing” by their fans, but can computer algorithms really replace human financial advisors? Robo-advisors are less expensive than traditional advisors—but their low, up-front price comes with a ...

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Retirement Savings Tips: From Your 20s to Your 60s

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Wednesday, September 26 2018

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Retirement Savings Tips: From Your 20s to Your 60s

Financial planning is a lifelong endeavor, but people often seek out investment advice that doesn’t fit their current stage in life. When it comes to saving for retirement, most Americans invest and manage those savings for six decades or longer. It’...

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4 Reasons Your Retirement Plan Might Fall Short

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Thursday, May 03 2018

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4 Reasons Your Retirement Plan Might Fall Short

Ever find yourself daydreaming about retirement? Whether your dream retirement entails traveling the world, dedicating time to beloved hobbies, or helping your children and grandchildren, saving enough for retirement is critical to enjoying all of th...

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Financial Longevity: Planning for a Longer Life

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Friday, April 20 2018

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Financial Longevity: Planning for a Longer Life

Americans are living longer. That’s the good news. The bad news is that most people aren’t financially prepared. Many Baby Boomers will be in retirement for over 20 years and unfortunately, many aren’t saving and investing with a longer life-expectan...

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Preparing Your Children for Adulthood through Financial Literacy

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Monday, April 16 2018

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Preparing Your Children for Adulthood through Financial Literacy

As a financial advisor, I learn a lot about clients’ short and long-term financial goals through many conversations and building relationships with them. I also often learn about their frustrations and regrets regarding past financial decisions. Duri...

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AFA $$$ Blog --- Hold Onto Your Hat......

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Monday, March 12 2018

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"The ratio of upgrades to downgrades for U.S. large caps (corporate earnings) stands at the highest level since the data series started in 1988." Richard Turnill, Blackrock Global Chief Investment Strategist "Based on current earnings and upward re...

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Jamie Dimon Comments on America

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Monday, March 12 2018

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Below is an excerpt from an interview this past September with JP Morgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon at the The Economic Club in Washington, D.C. with David Rubinstein, CEO of the Carlyle Group. If after reading the snippet below you are interested in wat...

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Inventorying Your Possessions

Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

Why Having a Financial Professional Matters

A Retirement Fact Sheet

The High Cost of Health Care

Road To Early Retirement

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

Money Moves to Consider in Summer

Summer Newsletter

Your Diversified Portfolio vs. the S&P 500

Is Your Retirement SECURE?

Tolerate The Turbulence

We Use A Checklist When We Fly; Why Not Use A Mental Checklist When You Invest?

Your Financial Wingman

Keep Calm, Select the Best Route

3 Reasons Why Robots Won’t Replace Financial Advisors

Retirement Savings Tips: From Your 20s to Your 60s

4 Reasons Your Retirement Plan Might Fall Short

Financial Longevity: Planning for a Longer Life

Preparing Your Children for Adulthood through Financial Literacy

AFA $$$ Blog --- Hold Onto Your Hat......

Jamie Dimon Comments on America

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