One of the biggest risks in retirement is the cost of long-term care. Do you buy an insurance policy ahead of time or pay out of pocket when the time comes? In this week's video, Tom discusses this difficult topic and lays out what long-term care costs on average. He...
In this week's video, Tom talks about the reasons you should use ETFs (exchange traded funds) instead of mutual funds. Lower fees and tax efficiency savings might not seem like a big deal, but these small amounts will add up over time to make a big difference over...
Nobody likes surprises during tax season, especially if it means you owe taxes. In this week's video, Casey discusses why you might owe money, what you can do about it, and why it might not be a bad thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BA4DnKTkvM While getting a...
In this week's video, Tom discusses 3 more potential tax deductions for New Jersey taxpayers. These new deductions became available under the recently passed New Jersey College Affordability Act. If you have young children, go to a New Jersey state school or have New...
In this week's video, Tom discusses how saving for college in a New Jersey 529 account could provide a new tax deduction for folks. There are requirements that must be met by NJ taxpayers in order to qualify for this deduction. Tom also addresses a common worry we...
A lot of folks feel like the odds are stacked against them when it comes to investing in the stock market. But is that actually true? In this week's video, Casey talks about the biggest difference between investing your money in the stock market and gambling at the...
In this week's video, Tom answers whether or not you should take money from your 401(k) to buy a house. You need to know all of the ramifications of taking a retirement account distribution BEFORE you do anything. Tom walks you through it all while offering up some...
We are often asked "what can I expect my portfolio to return each year?". Historical stock market returns offer an answer. But that answer doesn't do a good job of setting expectations because average returns don't happen very often. In this week's video, Casey...
How are investors supposed to avoid making financial decisions based on emotion? And if you are not supposed to invest based on how you feel, what are you supposed to base your decisions on? Tom covers this and more in this week's video. He shares research that shows...
In this video, Tom covers what a $1 million retirement might look like. $1 million seems like a lot of money to most people, but is it even enough to maintain your lifestyle in retirement? Tom discusses 4 things folks should do to make sure their $1 million allows...
