How to optimize your investments at any age
What's the right allocation for you given your age? The answer depends on many factors, and is much more complicated than any rule-of-thumb or target date fund.
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Is now a good time to buy a home?
Buying a home is one of the largest purchases most people will make in their lives. And this decision carries a lot of weight both personally and financially. But buying a home is about more than simply buying a property – it’s about understanding what being a homeowner is really all about. In this guide, ... Read more
Give your 401(k) a boost in 2025
With this news, it seemed like a good time to do a deep dive on 401(k) accounts. With the right plan, contributions, and investment strategies in place, a 401(k) gives you an excellent way to save and invest for the future. And like any kind of investment, you have plenty of options and points to ... Read more
The Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k): A supercharged retirement strategy
A Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k) is a strategy that can boost your retirement contribution up to $69,000 a year—all through a “backdoor” approach that works around the restrictions of Roth accounts. Instead of contributing directly to a Roth, you can contribute to your 401(k) and then convert it to a Roth 401(k), regardless of your ... Read more
How do lower interest rates affect my money?
It’s easy to feel a mix of relief and confusion when headlines announce that interest rates are dropping. You might be wondering if this is finally the time to buy that home or if your hard-earned savings will stop growing. Let’s take a deep breath and look at how these changes actually impact your wallet ... Read more
Navigating real estate investments: a guide to potential risks
Real estate investments have a number of challenges, including poor business conditions and unattractive prices.
Unlock the power of your Health Savings Account (HSA): 5 hidden benefits you need to know
Imagine an account that offers not just one, not just two, but three tax advantages. Yes, it exists and it’s your health savings account (HSA). It’s the only account that exists that offers three potential tax benefits. Despite such incredible benefits, surprisingly few people fully capitalize on this opportunity and almost 90% don’t take advantage ... Read more
Max out the potential of your 401(k) retirement plan
It sets you up for retirement. And it offers some big tax benefits. If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, we strongly recommend jumping on the opportunity. creating an account. First, what’s a 401(k) account? It’s a type of retirement account run by employers. Basically, it lets you set aside a portion of your paycheck ... Read more
Do I really need an estate plan if I’m not wealthy?
The term “estate planning” often conjures up images of the lifestyles of the rich and famous, complete with yachts, private jets, and mansions. It’s easy to feel like you only need to worry about this if you have a literal estate with manicured gardens. But the truth is much simpler. This process is about making ... Read more
Using diversification to play offense
Smaller company stocks have outperformed their larger peers by a historic degree so far in July. This episode illustrates that diversification isn't just about risk management, but also about driving returns. Here we discuss why smaller companies are surging, what it will take for this trend to persist and how what this moment teaches us about portfolio construction.
Investor Newsletter: Inflation, falling AI stocks, and forecasting the future
In this week's Investor Newsletter, we review the week that was. Nvidia and other AI-related stock drops, what does that mean for the broader market? And inflation keeps falling, is the Fed finally ready to cut rates? Plus we do a deeper dive into how Facet approaches forecasting market events.
Am I ever going to be able to buy a home?
Despite multi-decade highs in mortgage rates, home prices keep rising. This has made a house unaffordable for many. Is there any relief in sight? We dive into the state of the real estate market, including everything from home prices to rental rates to real estate investing.