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Video: Financial Literacy for Children

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on January 4th, 2019
 

 

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Video: House Buying Tips

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on December 31st, 2018
 

 

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Key Tax Reform Changes for 2018 Taxes

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on December 27th, 2018

We understand that tax reform may be a lot to take in. Not to worry, we’ve gathered these key
topics to help keep you informed so you can have peace of mind.

Standard deduction

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Why Markets Will Always Crash

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on December 24th, 2018

Markets crash all the time. You should, at minimum, expect stocks to fall at least 10% once a year, 20% once every few years, 30% or more once or twice a decade, and 50% or more once or twice during your lifetime. Those who don't understand this will eventually learn it the hard way.

Someone emailed me last week asking why this is:

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The Alphabet Soup of Financial Designations ... What Do They Mean?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on December 18th, 2018

Have you ever wondered exactly what those initials after a financial professional’s name mean?  You’re definitely not alone. The easy way to tell is to visit the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which provides a list of professional designations and what they mean.

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10 Things to Consider When Relocating After 50

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on December 7th, 2018

Deciding on a new city to call home after 50 can be best approached if you think like an informed consumer. That means doing your research. You are effectively buying an area’s offerings of a new lifestyle, and your new place in life.

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You Won The BILLION DOLLAR Jackpot!!! ....Now What?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on October 21st, 2018

A lot of people have fantasized about suddenly striking it rich. They imagine that a financial windfall – inheriting a fortune from a distant relative, collecting royalties for a best-selling novel, or even winning the lottery – would make all their dreams come true.

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What is a Health Savings Account?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on October 11th, 2018

Let’s face it, medical expenses can have a major impact on your budget, especially as you get older.

If you’ve heard about a Health Savings Account or maybe your work offers one, then it just may make sense to give it some serious consideration – and, in my opinion, it typically makes a lot of sense.

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It's World Financial Planning Day!

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on October 4th, 2018

The Financial Standards Planning Board promotes the day to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. But, you know, Financial Planning (capitalizations intentional!) is more than just a day, right? What if I told you it was a lifelong journey?

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4 Ways to Deal With Debt in Retirement

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 29th, 2018

Dealing with debt is nerve-racking, but debt when you’re approaching retirement can be downright scary. The conventional wisdom is that you should try to retire debt-free, but fewer and fewer people are actually doing that.

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