Posts by Richmond Brothers
Is the sky falling?
We’re sure you saw the headlines. After hitting new highs last month, markets experienced a significant decline, erasing months of gains.1 It may feel like the sky is falling. For…
Read MoreRoth IRAs versus 529 Plans
Back-to-school season is upon us, which serves as a great reminder to consider how you can help your children or grandchildren fund their higher education. There are two popular options:…
Read MoreVolatility rises in markets – what to do? [Matt’s Minutes August 2024]
Matt Curfman, CFP®, CEO & Co-Owner of Richmond Brothers, discusses the intensification of the market sell off and what you can do to help mitigate volatility in a potential market…
Read More6 options for a distribution from a company plan
Many people have company-sponsored retirement plans as part of their portfolios. As these accounts were designed to be savings vehicles, funding them is typically fairly effortless with direct deposits from…
Read MoreNew presidential candidate, global IT outage, volatility, oh my!
A lot has happened recently. After weeks of gains, markets slid as investors took a step back from big technology stocks.1 At the same time, a global IT outage took…
Read MoreBeware of this rule if you have a Roth 401(k) [Richmond Refreshers]
If you have either converted your company’s retirement fund from a 401(k) to a Roth 401(k) or are considering doing so, make sure to tune in! Associate Financial Advisor, Steve…
Read MoreHow to build your fiscal fitness [Richmond Refreshers]
Making small changes to how you perceive (and then approach) your financial goals could be the missing link to your success! Here are some tips from our Senior Financial Advisor,…
Read MoreAvoiding Charitable IRA Beneficiary Mistakes
Designating a nonprofit organization or charity as a beneficiary of your estate is admirable. However, although their tax-exempt status makes IRAs ideal for charitable gifting, some complexities may arise during…
Read MoreEarly Access to Retirement Accounts: Avoiding the 10% Tax Penalty
With recent changes under the SECURE Act and SECURE Act 2.0, there are more exceptions than ever before to access retirement accounts early without the 10% penalty. While tapping into…
Read MoreGot FOMO? [Matt’s Minutes July 2024]
Matt Curfman, CFP®, CEO & Co-Owner of Richmond Brothers, highlights the starkly contrasting market headlines that are currently out there. What strategies can you use to help manage FOMO and…
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