Are you contemplating buying a home this year? Taking such a significant leap forward is a crucial milestone. Life-changing events such as marriage, divorce, job opportunities, or just the desire for a better lifestyle often spur this decision. We’re aware that today’s economic climate and […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- Webinar: Midyear Outlook
Please join us in welcoming a very special guest from our own broker/dealer, Scott Brown who is an analyst with LPL Research. He serves a member of the LPL Financial Research investment management committee where he helps to develop and articulate market trends and technical […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- Webinar: Financial Wellness
Please join us on Thursday, June 25th for a conversation on Financial Wellness: Guidance for Each Stage of Life. Thursday, June 25, 2020 2:00 PM Featuring Jackie Wilke, Advisor Consultant Join us with special guest, Jackie Wilke, Advisor Consultant at First Trust Portfolios L.P.. With […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- 3 Things to Keep in Mind if Your Credit Limit was Recently cut
Nearly 40 million Americans have lost their jobs in the last nine weeks as the coronavirus pandemic has upended the economy, and financial institutions have already seen a major increase in deferment requests, delayed payments and forbearance applications. In an effort to reduce risk, major […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- Tax Planning Webinar
We hope you will join us for our upcoming interactive webinar that will help you learn what you should do and what you should avoid when it comes to taxes before and during retirement. The goal is to help you understand how the tax code […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- Weekly Economic Update Webinar
Webinar: Weekly Economic Update I am excited to share that another specialist will be joining us for our weekly LEXCO educational call on Thursday, April 23rd at 2:00 PM. This week we will feature a module called Keeping it in Perspective. It will cover what’s happened, […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- First Quarter 2020
Dear Friends, Without question, the last several weeks have been difficult for everyone. I’ve spoken to so many of you as we all look to better understand the new world that’s unfolding in front of us. Our commitment to keeping you well informed has never […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- Webinar
Our commitment to keeping you well informed has never been more stronger. Please know TEG Retirement and Advisory Services remains fully functional while working remotely. We have the full support of Lexco Wealth Management, our investment advisor and LPL Financial, our broken dealer. We are […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- What to do if your parents need a bailout
Often, adult children need some money from their parents. But what do you do when your parents need financial help? You won’t be alone. According to a 2019 study by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, 8% of Gen Xers and 3% of boomers say […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- 5 Things You Can Do With an IRA That You Can’t With a 401(k)
–Jeffrey Levine, CPA/PFS, CFP® IRA or 401(k)? Know the key differences between these two popular retirement plans to ensure you are saving in the right account. Indvidual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(k)s share a lot of similarities. They are both retirement plans. They both can […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- Why The First Five Days Of 2020 Could Have Bulls Smiling
The first five days of 2020 are in the books. Although the headlines have been quite scary, equities have picked up right where they left off last year. In fact, after the first five trading days of the new year, the S&SP 500 Index is […]
View moreAnnuity Options: Choices Abound for Today’s Retiree
As the earliest baby boomers begin to enter retirement, the various income guarantees and other living benefits offered through variable annuities (VAs) are gaining in importance. Yet before you rush to add a VA to your retirement funding scheme, take some time to understand what […]
View moreHow To Manage Risk in Your Portfolio
To most people, “risk” evokes negative images — driving faster than the speed limit, placing bets on “a long shot,” or traveling alone to unfamiliar places. Mention risk in terms of investing and people might think about losing their life’s savings. But in reality, investment […]
View moreIs the Roth 401(k) an Option for You?
Since it first became available in 2006, many employers have added the Roth 401(k) to their benefit packages as a retirement savings option. A Roth option is available for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401(k) and 403(b) accounts. To see if a Roth 401(k) would […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services- Reducing Risk with Diversification
Diversification is a basic concept that’s critical to building a portfolio able to withstand the test of time. It is the process of spreading your money among a variety of securities to reduce exposure to any one investment or asset class. The premise behind diversification […]
View moreTEG Retirement & Advisory Services – Work With a Financial Advisor
The world of 50 years ago was a lot different than it is today. An individual often worked at the same job all his or her adult life, lived in the same house, and stayed married to the same spouse. In those days, too, one […]
View moreRetirement Planning Expectations vs. Reality
You can’t always envision what will happen in your “second act.” Just as few weathercasters can accurately forecast a month’s worth of temperatures and storms, many retirees find their futures unfolding differently than they assumed. Your assumptions may be tested as well. You may retire [...] View more
529 Plans vs. Other College Savings Options
529 plans can be a great way to save for college, but they’re not the only way. When you’re investing for a major goal like education, it makes sense to be familiar with all of your options. Mutual funds Mutual funds are an option to […]
View moreSmart Financial Planning Strategies to Borrow from Women and Millennials
on Business , Community , Debt Reduction , Financial Planning , Homeownership , Jobs , Life Events , Money Management , Retirement Author Jean Chatzky We have so much to learn — but so did they. Here’s what they’re doing right. Lately the headlines in personal finance have been pretty bleak — the average 2017 graduate has nearly $40,000 in student loans, millennial homeownership is down, and 39 percent […]
View moreHow Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire?
Consider this your financial planning cheat sheet. Author Marianne Hayes Are you on track for retirement? Before you try to answer that question, consider this: The average 65- to 74-year-old, it turns out, spends close to $49,000 a year. If you’re wondering if your nest […]
View more6 Common Myths About Estate Planning
Sort through the misconceptions of estate planning to create a prosperous future for your family. Author Rachel Hartman While it may be a task that’s low on your to-do list, estate planning can provide guidance for your loved ones in the future. It will also […]
View moreBiz Owners Need a Succession Plan
Over 70 percent of business owners polled in a recent survey for insurer Nationwide noted that they are not planning to retire, don’t know when they’ll retire or do not plan to retire for 11 years or more. This isn’t a good thing, since business […]
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