We wanted to share a recent letter that Blackstone sent out in memory of the “Wall Street Seer” and very much beloved Byron Wien. He had so many life lessons to share with us all and it’s by sharing stories and life lessons like these…
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The debt ceiling, or limit, reflects the amount of money the United States (US) Congress has authorized the government to borrow and Congress can authorize increases when the government nears or reaches the existing limit. The US effectively reached the debt limit in January, triggering…
Given the media surrounding the SVB collapse, it’s natural to wonder how protected your money actually is within a bank. It’s important to be aware of your rights and how these institutions can keep your money safe. There are several organizations that have been set…
Join Kimberly DeProspero, CFP®, and Elliott Starman, Tax Managing Director at BDO, as they dive into some of the details you should be aware of as we continue preparing for this year’s tax season. Financial Strategies Group and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice…
The housing sector was a huge and early beneficiary of the super-loose monetary policy of 2020-21. But, once the Fed started tightening, housing took the lead downward, as well. This isn’t a repeat of the 2006-11 housing bust, but it will drag on. Don’t expect…
“My Retirement is just as busy as when I was a consultant”- Bill Price The best part of our job is watching our clients create the life they worked so hard to achieve. We recently had the pleasure of speaking with our client Bill Price…
Long-term care includes a whole host of services that you may require to meet various personal needs. And eventually, around 60% of us will need assistance with things many take for granted, according to the Administration for Community Living, a division of the U.S. Dept….
Peer-to-peer payment apps have made splitting dinner among friends quick and easy. With a few clicks, you send money from your bank account to a friend’s bank account all from the dinner table. However, with the ease that new technology brings, scams typically follow. Zelle,…
One source of financial risk that older Americans face is high health care expenses. Although the largest share of these expenses is due to predictable insur- ance premiums, retirees can pay sizable additional out-of-pocket costs as well.1 Medicare and Medicaid help reduce this risk, but…