Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this newsletter we’ll talk about how the impact of the recent 50 basis point rate drop are likely to make their way through the financial landscape. What does the Fed control? The Federal Reserve Bank meets eight times a year to discuss changes in the discount rate, or the rate at which member banks […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe word on the street and from Jerome Powell is that the Fed is likely going to cut rates this month. Here’s what it could possibly mean for you. A change in course There is talk of a pending rate cut of 0.25 to 0.5% at the September Federal Open Market Committee meeting to occur
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Reading Time: 4 minutesBeing named as a trustee is for most people equivalent to receiving a death sentence. Don’t freak out (yet)! In this blog we will talk about what it means and how to manage being in this role, if you elect to accept it. But before we get into the blog… We are financial advisors in Morristown,
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe global investable market is defined as the companies that trade on an exchange and are available to the public for investment. The chart below from JPMorgan tells an interesting tale about how the global investable market has changed over time. What do these changes in the structure of global markets mean for investors? The
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Reading Time: 3 minutesBeing called forth to perform family duties unexpectedly is a jolt to begin with. What if it’s something really technical, though, like being named as executor of a will? Don’t panic! In this blog we’ll cover what you should do, what the responsibilities are, etc. But before we get into it… We are financial advisors in
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Reading Time: 4 minutesThe process of receiving an inheritance can be complicated and expensive, but in this blog we’re going to present clear steps for getting through probate in New Jersey. We’ll cover what it is, specific aspects of NJ estate planning law to consider, and how to go about doing it yourself without costing a heap of
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Reading Time: 2 minutesMarket concentration results when there is a disproportionate amount of price appreciation spread over a small amount of stocks. Let’s back up a bit, shall we? Many investors have their money in index funds, which follow a particular type of market index. The index may be weighted according to the market capitalization of each stock. In those
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Reading Time: 3 minutesPsychiatrists and other mental health professionals tend to have mixed sentiments about retiring. While they would love to have more time to spend outside of work, many still love their jobs. Here are our tips for what a psychiatrist should do ten years out of retirement to take a step back gradually while still enjoying
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Reading Time: 3 minutesOne of the frequent questions we get from clients is, “I don’t know if I have a trust, or not.” Here are three easy ways to find out. But before we get into it… We are financial advisors in Morristown, NJ, providing financial advice for New Jersey residents as well as folks across the country. Before
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Reading Time: 3 minutesTaking a vacation is exciting, but how do you manage it so that it goes smoothly financially? There are certain risks that may rear their ugly heads and are best to nip in the bud. Here are some tips for traveling internationally that will help you avoid money mistakes and the stress that comes with
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