Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith the market setting records so far this year, it’s left many wondering what the outlook should be for the rest of the year. While the market can never be predicted with accuracy, here is how Wall Street sees it. Analysts, overall, envision the median price target for the S&P 500 as 5,200, according to MarketWatch (2024). […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs the market has been more or less buoyant this year, investors are asking, “Is it smooth sailing yet?” We are not out of the woods despite many positive signs. Here are the economic developments that may be coming into play in the next months. Policymaker actions are entirely hypothetical until they happen. The best
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Reading Time: 4 minutesCreating an estate plan ranks low on the list of people’s favorite past times. But with a good understanding, the process can be made much simpler. In this blog we’ll talk about what an estate plan is, what goes into making one, and why having a will does not satisfy this need. But before we
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWe’ve seen a lot of people file their tax returns – and a lot of the snafus that they make. Here are some of the things you want to avoid doing as you file your 2023 tax return. But before we get into it… We are financial advisors in Morristown, NJ, providing financial advice for New
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Reading Time: 2 minutesLately we’ve gotten a few questions about what to do with the cash now that the CDs from last year are maturing. As CD rates have gone down, people are wondering what the next best option is. Here are some ideas. Please note, none of this may be interpreted as a recommendation specific to any
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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this video we talk about retirement account contribution amount changes for 2024. But before we get into it, we are financial planners in Morristown, New Jersey. Although nothing in this article may be interpreted as tax or legal advice (ask your CPA or legal advisor for such guidance), we’ve written other blogs on financial
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Reading Time: 3 minutesHow to save for your child’s college education isn’t as straightforward a choice as would appear. In this blog, we’re going to discuss the decision factors you should consider regarding UTMA vs. 529 accounts if you are considering converting. Before we get started, you may want to check out other New Jersey finance blogs we’ve
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Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we’re in the beginning of a new year, let’s look at the key economic factors that are likely to come into play, and what they may mean for investors. #1 Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) came it at 3.2% in November 2023, much higher than the 2% level where the Fed would like it
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Reading Time: 5 minutesGiven the rapidly changing real estate market, the question of whether to rent or buy a home in New Jersey isn’t as straightforward as you would think. In this blog we’ll talk about the pros and cons of each, as well as other important factors to consider as you make your decision. But before we
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Reading Time: 3 minutesHere’s a quick summary of what we’ve been seeing in the market this year.
