3 Reasons Why Now is a Dangerous Time to Invest On Your Own
There’s a lot going on right now in the stock market, and a lot in the country and the world that influences it. From federal government policy and the pandemic to crypto currency and supply […]
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Understanding Market Cycles: The Bull and the Bear
What is the first image that comes to your mind when someone mentions the stock market? Is it the frenzied trading floor on Wall Street? Is it the scrolling of green and red numbers on […]
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How Does Social Security Fit into Your Retirement Plan?
Throughout your working years and with just about every paycheck, you have paid taxes into Social Security, which go towards helping support other Americans who are eligible to receive Social Security benefits. When you retire […]
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5 Overlooked Tax Strategies to Consider When Retirement Planning
If you were thinking that once you reach retirement, you can finally put your finances on autopilot, you’d be mistaken. Yes, it’s true. After decades of hard work, careful planning, and tireless saving, you may […]
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Uncommon Cents Launches New Website
Uncommon Cents is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved website! The new site went live on June 17th. In a world where financial advisory firms are not created equal, our goal […]
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6 Steps to Protect Your Windfall (And Yourself)
Windfalls are curious events. By definition, windfalls are large, oftentimes unexpected financial gains that most commonly result from an inheritance, a lawsuit, a property sale, lottery winnings, monetary gifts from family, or even a significant […]
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COVID-19 is Affecting Social Security Benefits: Here’s What You Can Do About It
The light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel may be drawing nearer and getting brighter as the CDC lifts restrictions and life resumes some semblance of normalcy; but, the long effects of this virus […]
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What Investors Need to Know About the Threat of Inflation in 2021
Everyone seems to have an opinion about where inflation is headed this year, especially in the wake of President Biden’s third dose of COVID-19 economic relief. The latest $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan brings the […]
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REST. REFLECT. REGROUP. MOVE FORWARD.
We are officially past spring-break season and moving into summertime at sprinter speed! Sure, we toot the horn of saving and investing for the future, but what about enjoying the now a little bit too? I was […]
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What’s Your Retirement Number? Estimating Retirement Expenses
Planning for retirement can sometimes feel like taking a shot in the dark. How do you know if you’re saving enough? Will the market, inflation, or tax law changes derail my plans? How can I […]
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