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December 1, 2021
Retirement Planning
Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
How to Reduce RMD Taxes with a Qualified ...

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can help reduce your RMD tax burden and keep you in a lower tax bracket.

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
June 4, 2020
Federal Employees

FERS Social Security Supplement: What You Should Know

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
June 4, 2020
Federal Employees

The FERS Supplement acts as a bridge for federal employees who have met their “years of service” requirement but are not yet eligible for Social Security.

Tagged: FERS, Social Security, federal employees, federal government, FERS Supplement

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
June 3, 2020
Financial Planning

How Low Can Bond Rates Go?

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
June 3, 2020
Financial Planning

While bonds have consistently proven to be a diversifier in a portfolio, there are times when they can be a head-scratcher.

Karly Holland, CFP®, CTS™
May 21, 2020
Financial Planning

FIRE: The Not-So-Traditional Retirement Movement

Karly Holland, CFP®, CTS™
May 21, 2020
Financial Planning

Are you young and on “FIRE” for financial freedom? Here’s what you need to know about the “financial independence, retire early” (FIRE) movement.

Tagged: Financial freedom, early retirement, retirement planning, financial independence, young professionals, FIRE

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
May 7, 2020
Federal Employees

Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) Survivor Pension Benefits: What You Need to Know

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
May 7, 2020
Federal Employees

Important information for federal government employees to know about their FERS survivor benefits.

Tagged: federal government, government employees, FERS, survivor benefits, COLA, surviving spouse, monthly benefits

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
May 5, 2020

Market Commentary - May 2020

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
May 5, 2020

There is a reason we encourage clients to avoid focusing too much on media headlines because while the data has been scary, oftentimes markets start to bottom when things seem at their worst.

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 27, 2020

Financial Tips for Down Markets: Consult with an Independent Financial Advisor

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 27, 2020

When markets decline as they have during this pandemic, a financial advisor can provide the expertise that helps you take advantage of a range of financial strategies to grow your wealth and achieve your goals.

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 24, 2020

Financial Tips for Down Markets: Update Your Estate Plan

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 24, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has upended life as we know it. And while it’s natural to feel uncomfortable about documenting your inheritance wishes, the pandemic underscores the importance of estate planning.

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 20, 2020

Financial Planning Tips for Down Markets: Refinance Your Mortgage or Other Debt

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 20, 2020

The Federal Reserve has slashed interest rates to near-zero in response to the crisis. You may find this a great opportunity to save money by refinancing your mortgage or other debt.

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 17, 2020

Financial Tips for Down Markets: Make Low- or No-Interest Loans

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 17, 2020

The economic decline may have a silver lining for lending: a rapid drop in interest rates. This can make it an ideal time to make low- or no-interest loans.

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 15, 2020

Financial Tips for Down Markets: Maximize the Annual Gift Tax Exclusion

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 15, 2020

In a declining market, you can give more than you could at the top of the market without increasing your tax liabilities.

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 13, 2020

Financial Tips for Down Markets: Consider Gifting Property

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 13, 2020

Stock markets aren’t the only areas of the economy to suffer in challenging times. Real estate markets can also falter, driving down home values.

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 10, 2020

Financial Tips for Down Markets: Invest Excess Cash

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 10, 2020

If you’re panicking in the current stock market turmoil and feeling the urge to sell, you’re not alone. But panic selling can hurt your long-term goals

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 6, 2020

Financial Tips for Down Markets: Harvest Tax Losses

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 6, 2020

While in a stock market downturn, you can help make the most of this challenging situation through a variety of financial planning strategies, such as tax loss harvesting.

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 3, 2020

Financial Tips for Down Markets: Convert to a Roth IRA

Divergent Planning, LLC
April 3, 2020

As the impact of the pandemic sends shudders of uncertainty into our markets and economy, you may be feeling a lack of control over your investments.

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
February 3, 2020

Market Commentary - February 2020

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
February 3, 2020

The S&P 500 once again led the pack in 2019.

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
December 2, 2019

Market Commentary - December 2019

Ara Abrahamian, CRPC®
December 2, 2019

In late September, something occurred which did not garner much attention outside of the financial industry.

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