by volcom2278 | Jul 31, 2020 | September
Sticker Shock May Drive Consumers to Used Cars The average transaction price of a new car or light truck was $36,733 in March 2019, up 2.3% from a year earlier.1 New 2020 models will hit showrooms in August and September, and it’s probably safe to say they won’t be... by volcom2278 | Jul 31, 2020 | September
Risk Tolerance: Stress-Test Your Portfolio…and Yourself Many market shocks, such as the downturn at the end of 2018, are short-lived once investors conclude that the economy is on solid footing. Still, major market plunges such as the 2000 dot-com bust and the... by volcom2278 | Jul 31, 2020 | September
Step Up to Help Lower Capital Gains Taxes Let’s say you bought shares of stock for $50,000 20 years ago. The company did well, and the stock appreciated so that the shares are now worth $150,000. That would not be an unusual scenario; in fact, an “average” stock that... by volcom2278 | Jul 31, 2020 | September
Life Insurance Strategies: Three Reasons Empty Nesters May Want Permanent Coverage Parents with young children might worry about whether they have enough life insurance to take care of their family’s financial needs if they should pass away. But as their children grow... by volcom2278 | Jul 31, 2020 | September
Could Employee Ownership Be Part of Your Succession Plan? An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a type of retirement plan that enables employees to have an ownership interest in the company. An ESOP may be a particularly good option for small-business owners who...