Time for New Year’s financial resolutions
It’s that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we’ll go to the gym more, or learn a new language, or take up a musical instrument, or any…
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Time for tax-loss harvesting?
For a variety of reasons, such as higher interest rates, rising inflation and supply chain issues, the financial markets were volatile in 2022 – and this volatility probably showed up…
Add these items to your ‘recession survival’ checklist
It’s unfortunate, but recessions are a fairly normal part of the economic landscape. When a recession occurs, how might you be affected? The answer depends on your individual situation, but…
Avoid becoming ‘burden’ on grown children
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72 percent of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to…
Look closely at open enrollment choices
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones Once again, it’s the season for football games and back-to-school activities. And if you work for a medium-size or large employer, it will soon…
When can you choose retirement?
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones If you’re like most people, your work has been a central part of your life. So, wouldn’t it be nice to have the flexibility…
Crypto: investment or speculation?
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But “invest” may not be the right…
What investors can – and can’t – control
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see short-term drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you…
Will your money last as long as you?
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones We all hope for long, healthy lives. But there’s a serious “side effect” of longevity – the possibility of outliving our money. How can…
Financial advisors can help reduce anxiety
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones The long-running coronavirus pandemic has fueled a lot of anxieties – including financial ones. But some people have had far fewer worries than others….