The Basics
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How do I perform an insurance review?
We all want to feel secure knowing that the people and things we love most are protected. Life moves incredibly fast, and the safety net you put in place a few years ago might not match the life you are building today. Taking a little time to align your protection with your current world brings ... Read more
Why picking individual stocks usually underperforms the market
A vast body of data suggests that picking winners in the stock market is extremely hard. Academic research in the 1960’s and 1970’s first provided some evidence that most active portfolio managers fail to outperform the broad market. This led to the popularization of index funds during the 1980’s and 1990’s, which continues today. However, ... Read more
Why did I get Form 5498 after filing my taxes?
If you just opened your mail to find Form 5498, don’t panic. Your heart might skip a beat thinking you’ve missed a deadline or made a mistake on your recently filed tax return, but breathe easy. This form is for your records and typically arrives well after the April filing deadline for a very specific ... Read more