The Stock Market and the Economy Are Not the Same: A Guide to Understanding the Difference
Stocks have been up — but unemployment has also risen. Why is that? Here, we break down the major differences between the stock market and the economy.
Why Is The Market Doing So Well lately?
We’ve basically had a full blown bull market since the market bottom in March. The S&P has a positive 34% return in just two months. How does that make any sense at all? Unemployment is higher than any time since the Great Depression. The death toll from Covid-19 continues to climb slowly, and everybody still says that a vaccine is a year away at least. What gives? It seems like the market has become completely disconnected from reality.
Choosing Between Term and Whole Life Insurance: Which Is Right for You?
Different people have unique life insurance needs, so it's important to know the details before buying. Learn more about whole-life versus term life insurance in order to make the right decision for you and your loved ones.
Is a Lump-Sum Social Security Payment Right For You?
You may be past full retirement age, but did you know you can undo the decision to delay your benefits? A lump-sum payment may be right for you if you’re suddenly in need of cash.
My 401k Balance Dropped!
If you're 10 years out or more from retirement then congrats! That means you were invested in equities/equity type mutual funds like you should have been with that kind of time time on your side.
Coronavirus: Why Your Next Moves Are More Important Than the Market's
Social isolation doesn't mean we're immune to hearing, reading and talking about the coronavirus. But before you make any drastic financial moves, we've outlined some important things to consider first.
How to Make Your Pension Last in Retirement
Whether you are already retired or just beginning to consider your retirement years, the question "Will I outlive my money" is most likely your top concern
6 Surprising Retirement Facts No One Tells You About
Surprise! Retirement is an exciting & validating time but there are many surprising facts that you may not be aware of when planning. Take these 6 things to heart.
The SECURE Act Has Passed. What Does it Mean for Your Retirement?
New legislation has passed. Discover what has changed and how it could make a major impact on your retirement savings.
How To Transfer Your Lump Sum Distribution To An IRA
So you are taking the lump sum payment as your retirement option from your employer, but what do you do next? At 80/20 Financial, we can walk you through this process because we've actually done it ourselves. If you work with us, this will be a summary of the process.
Our Promise To You
We promise to invest your money as carefully as we do our own, because we know that your hopes for your family's future are every bit as sacred to you as ours are to us.
Your Pension Lump-Sum Payment... Pros and Cons
Consider your pension payout options carefully. Once you have made your choice, you usually cannot change your mind.
So I ditched my smartphone for 30 days...
You read that title right. I'm the proud owner of new LG Exalt LTE Flip Phone. (Think Motorola Razr except not as cool.) I had considered ditching my smartphone for a while, but I could never pull the trigger because, frankly, I was addicted to the damn thing. I couldn't go 30 seconds without looking at it!
Evaluating An Early Retirement Offer?
Many of you will be given the opportunity to evaluate an early retirement offer soon. Here are some tips to help you with that decision and a few questions to ask yourself.
