Financial Commentary

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Insurance Policies For Each Stage Of Life

By Jeff Gilbert   Raise your hand if you have insurance. That’s probably most of you. But did you know that you may need different types of insurance, and definitely different amounts of coverage, for each stage of your life? Here’s…
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3 Ways To Prepare Your Teenager For Financial Independence

By Jeff Gilbert Teenagers aren’t always known for being logical and responsible, especially with money. But given the right tools and opportunities, this is an ideal time for them to set a financial foundation that will benefit them for…
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Our 2020 Mid-Year Economic Update

By Jeff Gilbert As everyone knows, 2020 has not been a normal year by any stretch of the imagination. The world as we know it has been turned upside down by five letters and a number: COVID-19. While the coronavirus pandemic is at its core…
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How To Prepare For The Potential Economic Impact Of Our Current Crisis

By Jeff Gilbert COVID-19 may be primarily a health crisis, but it’s already had a significant impact on our economy. With thousands of businesses temporarily shut down and millions of people staying at home, we could be on the brink of…
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How To Manage Your Finances In A Crisis

By Jeff Gilbert Change is hard on everyone. And the changes that are happening daily due to the coronavirus pandemic, not to mention the roller-coaster ride our markets are on, are disrupting our lives, causing us to feel uncomfortable and…
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What You Need To Know About Recessions And Bear Markets

As global markets continue their roller coaster ride due to fears surrounding the coronavirus, our most recent bull market officially turned into a bear market. But what does that mean? And are we on the verge of another recession like the one…

Retirement Commentary

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Don’t Leave the IRS a Tip: The Importance of Tax Planning and Reviewing Your Return

By Jeff Gilbert Instead of working on our taxes, most of us would rather…well, do just about anything else. Sure, it’s not exactly fun, but one of the best ways to retain more of your wealth (and we all want that) is to reduce the burden…

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3 Ways To Prepare Your Teenager For Financial Independence

By Jeff Gilbert Teenagers aren’t always known for being logical and responsible, especially with money. But given the right tools and opportunities, this is an ideal time for them to set a financial foundation that will benefit them for…
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How To Prepare For The Potential Economic Impact Of Our Current Crisis

By Jeff Gilbert COVID-19 may be primarily a health crisis, but it’s already had a significant impact on our economy. With thousands of businesses temporarily shut down and millions of people staying at home, we could be on the brink of…
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How To Manage Your Finances In A Crisis

By Jeff Gilbert Change is hard on everyone. And the changes that are happening daily due to the coronavirus pandemic, not to mention the roller-coaster ride our markets are on, are disrupting our lives, causing us to feel uncomfortable and…
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The Biggest Financial Mistakes I See

By Jeff Gilbert Life is hectic. If you’re like me, you run around day after day trying to finish a to-do list that never ends. This infinite to-do list is loaded with tasks we know we should do but can never seem to find the time to do…

How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

By Jeff Gilbert Life is full of unpredictable events. If you start thinking about everything that could go wrong, you’ll give yourself gray hair and a hefty dose of anxiety. That’s where life insurance comes in. It may not solve all your…

What Should You Do About Market Volatility?

The U.S. stock markets had the worst day of the year on Monday, reacting to news of escalating trade issues with China and fears of an economic slowdown. After the Dow closed down 767 points, investors are understandably nervous. If you are…