by AFP Staff | Jan 26, 2022 | Financial Planning
It is not uncommon to be awarded company stock in your retirement account. When this happens and it becomes time for you to retire, there are certain moves you can make to achieve better tax outcomes. This is often referred to as “net unrealized appreciation”...
by AFP Staff | Dec 15, 2021 | Financial Planning
The recovery from the March 2020 low was the fastest and most dramatic in stock market history. Investors were already feeling more confident by May 2020 and then on top that, they were rewarded with lower interest rates, stimulus packages, greater home valuations,...
by AFP Staff | Oct 14, 2020 | Financial Planning, Investments
2020 has been a train wreck so far to say the least. Added to all the chaos of 2020, this year is also an election year, which could have a large impact on your finances. The stock market tends to behave a certain way in election years. Depending on who gets elected,...
by AFP Staff | Jul 29, 2020 | Economics, Finance & accounting, Financial Freedom, Financial Planning
Much has changed in the world of investments since the coronavirus pandemic. The volatility in the stock market this February and March rattled investors before making a rocky recovery April-July. Added to the coronavirus fears are real economic issues of companies...
by AFP Staff | May 3, 2018 | Financial Planning
A commonly known investing philosophy is to buy low and sell high. When it comes to the stock market, however, many investors do exactly the opposite. Why do they make this common mistake? The tendency for many people is to want to get in on stocks when they are...
