Archive for 'Financial'
Should You Take “Early Retirement”?
Issue: August 2010 by Jeff Boyer, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
At some time or another, you’ve probably thought about what you’d like to do during your retirement years. But when will those years begin? You may have some idea in mind about your ideal retirement date, but, as that day approaches, you’ll need to ask yourself: “Can I afford to retire?” During these days of [...]
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Answering Five Questions Can Help You Pursue Your Goals
Issue: July 2010 by Jeff Boyer, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
As you strive to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you may at times, feel frustrated over events you can’t influence, such as the up-and-down movements of the financial markets. Yet, there is much you can control once you determine the answers to just five key questions. 1) Where am I today? [...]
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Own a Business? Put a Retirement Plan in Place
Issue: June 2010 by Jeff Boyer, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
If you own a small business, you have a lot to think about: sales, expenses, marketing, cash flow, competition—the list goes on and on. However, by spending so much time on the issues of today, you may overlook the concerns of tomorrow. That’s why, if you haven’t already done so, you need to choose a [...]
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Time for “Spring Cleaning” of Your Investments
Issue: May 2010 by Jeff Boyer, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Spring is here — time to spruce up your house, get rid of clutter and get things organized. But this year, go beyond your home and yard when you do your spring cleaning and look for ways to rejuvenate your investment portfolio. Of course, you don’t have to take an “out with the old, in [...]
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Put Your Tax Refund to Work
Issue: April 2010 by Jeff Boyer, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
It’s Tax Refund Season again. This year, if you’re going to get a check from your Uncle Sam, why not put it to work to help you meet your financial goals? Last year, the average tax refund was more than $2,700, according to the IRS. The size of your refund, or whether you will get [...]
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Put Unused Vacation Days to Work in Your 401(k)
Issue: March 2010 by Jeff Boyer, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Your 401(k) is a great retirement savings vehicle. You typically fund your plan with pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis, which means your money can grow faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid [...]
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Financial Gifts for Your Valentine
Issue: February 2010 by Jeff Boyer, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Valentine’s Day may have just come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still give a present that can make a difference in your loved one’s life for years to come. Specifically, why not give a financial gift? Of course, you could always put some cash or a check in a card, but with [...]