Posts by FFG Team
Where is Dad’s Money?
Where is Dad’s Money? Imagine if, sadly, Dad dies or becomes incapacitated. You’re in charge of handling all his financial affairs, from managing his investments to putting income sources in…
Read MorePros and Cons of Legislative Inertia
Pros and Cons of Legislative Inertia While the 2020 presidential election gains steam, it seems that the passion for new legislation has taken a backseat. As of July 1, the…
Read More2019 Midyear Outlook
2019 Midyear Outlook Kiplinger recently noted that the U.S. stock market appeared more resilient than ever, having bounced back from a devastating end of 2018. Employment remains relatively steady, inflation…
Read MoreTech Talk: Energy Innovation, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Tech Talk: Energy Innovation, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology is the largest single segment of the stock market — bigger than the industrial and financial sectors. It’s also an…
Read MoreDon’t Avoid Family Conversations About Money
Don’t Avoid Family Conversations About Money One of the first discussions a young couple may have when starting a family is about affordability. How will they pay for child care?…
Read MoreStock Market Roundup: What to Watch
Stock Market Roundup: What to Watch Between 1926 and 2018, the S&P 500 experienced double-digit annual losses only 11 times. Not only did the market recover, but the index has…
Read MoreMore Tax Considerations For 2019
More Tax Considerations For 2019 According to IRS estimates, taxpayers collectively pay about 82 percent of taxes they legitimately owe. This amounts to about $458 billion annually in lost taxes,…
Read MoreBoosting Financial Literacy is a Top Priority
Boosting Financial Literacy is a Top Priority Financial literacy has always been a challenge. However, now that much of the burden of retirement income has shifted to employees instead of…
Read MoreRetirement Planning Challenges
Retirement Planning Challenges In 1985, only 10 percent of people aged 65 and older were either in the workforce or job hunting. Today, that share has doubled, for a couple…
Read MoreTech Trends
Tech Trends There are different formulas for launching highly successful companies. First, create a product that solves a problem that no one knew they had — for instance, how online…
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