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HOW TO STOP THE 401K ROLLER COASTER

HOW TO STOP THE 401-K ROLLER COASTER I used to love rollercoasters.  They were the first rides I gravitated to at an amusement park, but now they are the rides I shun.  Perhaps it’s age.  When I was young, I thrived on the…
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What to do About Stock Market Decline

The recent stock market decline is normal, long overdue and not a reason to worry long-term. In fact, I see it as a major Christmas sale. Those that are brave enough to buy at these sale prices will be especially glad they did a decade from…
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Stocks Getting Hammered! Did Diversified Portfolio Work for You?

Did you know that many stocks are currently in a BEAR market? This means they are down more than 20% from their high point. If your portfolio is littered with these previous high flyers (Apple, Google, Netflix, Facebook or Amazon) you…
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Amazing Tax Saving Opportunity for Entrepreneurs!

The dream retirement plan (Solo 401k) for self-employed people! I set up my financial planning practice in Glen Ellyn back in 1996. One of my first concerns was how I would save for retirement as an entrepreneur.  At the time, the best plan…
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What's the Key to Relieve Anxiety Over Stock and Bond Price Drops?

Wild swings on Wall Street may be causing anxiety for many investors. FEAR is REAL, especially when you have little idea how portfolio drops will impact your financial plan. Investors Without a CFP® on their team are Anxious Over Stock…
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Why Your Home Value May Have Plummeted

Thank goodness your home value doesn't show up on a stock ticker daily over your front door. Your home is a great asset, maybe more important are the memories you make in and around it. My advice: buy what and where you like for the enjoyment…
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3 Retirement Obstacles

Getting older just kind of happens.  The next thing you know you've hit 50 and can't believe you are that old. Many of my clients are fiftyish and have their focus squarely on getting their childthrough the college years and/or retirement.…
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The 3 Things You Must Do To Leave Your House To Your Kids

Do you want to leave your home to your kids? Make sure everything is spelled out and legally binding, or you’ll leave your kids headaches instead of property. It’s a nightmare scenario for a lot of people.  What if the most…
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5 Huge Financial Risks Bigger Than Stock Market

Financial Risk! Sure you might lose money on any given day on a stock or stock mutual fund. What other risks are out there? Many people are taking much bigger risks than that and may not know it. 1.Retirees Earning too little or spending…
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Property Taxes Are Eating Away at Home Ownership

Property Taxes are Eating up all our Money! Homeowners all over the Chicagoland area received their annual bad news in the mail soon in the form of their property tax bill.   For the past twenty years I've lived in Glen Ellyn, a small…
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Last Chance to Buy in While Dow is Under 25,000

The window of opportunity to buy into the U.S. stock market while the Dow Jones (Dow) is under 25,000 is open again. There is no telling how long this will last. It could close today or be open for years. In 1987, I could have said the same…
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10 Ways to Grow Your Net Worth in 2019

Getting Rich! Now is the time to get serious about growing your net worth. Putting yourself ahead of all the vendors that are getting your hard earned money. Be self reliant! Get started today. Pick the ones you like and the more you choose…
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How to Grow Wealth With Your Spare Change! Acorns!

  Acorns Your Way to Wealth – With An Online Piggy Bank!  Click here to set your Acorn Account. I am going to use this app to fund my family’s European vacation 3 years from now. Imagine what this app could mean to your…
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How to Buy Booming Bitcoin, Should You?

                  Bitcoin Mania is Here! In the past few days, several people have asked me "what's this Bitcoin that everybody seems to be talking about?"  And "Do you think I should invest in Bitcoin?" These are people that NEVER…