By Herrick Louis
Your financial well-being is one of the most important investments you can make. Given today’s economic challenges, planning may pay dividends. Have you started taking the appropriate steps to avoid debt? If not, here are five key strategies to get ahead of it:
By Patrick Diamond, CFP®
The equity market has been on a strong upswing in 2024 (really it started back in late 2023) driven by, among other things, a strong economy and strong consumer spending, excitement around the rollout of new artificial intelligence technology and related implications for increased productivity, a strong labor market, and good corporate profits. The S&P 500 had seven new closing highs in July 2024 alone, and 38 new closing highs in 2024 year-to-date.[1] Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the second quarter of 2024, up from 1.4% in the previous quarter, indicating a growing economy.[2]
By Patrick Diamond, CFP ®
I recently had the privilege to speak with members of the Rhode Island Woman’s Bar Association about personal finance, student loans, and the financial realities of a legal career. One focus of this conversation was how to best use workplace retirement plans in a tax-smart way, and watching out for hidden investment fees.
By Todd Casazza, CFP® and Patrick Diamond, CFP®
Every Fall, the Social Security Administration announces a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the millions of Americans who receive Social Security benefits. On Thursday October 13th it announced a COLA increase of 8.7% to take effect in December of this year.
By Jeremy Lawton, Financial Advisor, MBA
We know parenting is a full-time job that keeps you busy 24/7. Whether you’re navigating the terrible twos or the terrible teens, your plate is pretty full. You have bills to pay and a retirement to save for. You think about college for your children, but it seems so far away. Ask anyone with grown children and they will tell you that the days are long but the years are short, and before you know it, you too will be planning college visits and filling out applications.
Your child’s education is one of the most important investments you can make, and with today’s costs, it pays to plan ahead. Have you started saving for your child’s college fund? If not, here are 5 steps to get started.
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By Patrick Diamond, CFP® and Jeremy Lawton, MBA
On August 24, 2022, the Biden Administration announced a student loan debt relief plan. Jeremy and I have our own experience with student loans from undergraduate and graduate studies. We know firsthand how confusing the different (and moving) parts to the student loan repayment process can be to everyone. We’ve put together the following article to summarize the recent announcement and highlight where questions still exist.
By Scott Everly
Most of us can point to specific people or events that have influenced our choices and made an impact on how we live our lives. For me, it was the inspiration and example of my father that led me to where I am today. I grew up surrounded by the world of finance and learned early on about the positive effect a solid financial plan can have on one’s future. My father, Arthur Everly, co-founded Wealth Management Resources, Inc., a company that has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Seeing how my father helped people achieve financial success and the appreciation they have shown him in return has made a lasting impression. Ultimately, I want to provide value in others’ lives by helping them build a solid financial foundation. It was my father’s example, and the realization of how I could also impact people’s lives for the better, that led me to choose to continue in my father’s footsteps and pursue a career as a financial advisor.
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