Fundamentally, the topic of tariffs is good. Government leaders implement tariffs on foreign products and services to restrict imports by tacking on additional taxes or fees. The aim is to make foreign products less attractive to domestic consumers. Establishing tariffs, proponents argue, helps correct trade inequities and boost domestic production and growth. Proponents assert that well-targeted tariffs foster fair trade and create a more open and robust international marketplace. Opponents, … [Read more...] about How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Your Investments?
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Are You Prepared for Mental Decline?
No one likes to think about cognitive decline in themselves or their loved ones. But, for many families, this is an incredibly important topic to address. In fact, 5.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, including 10 percent of people aged 65 and older. When they pass away, one in three seniors has Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Understand the Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Decline Distinguishing between cognitive impairment and common aging traits can be challenging. … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared for Mental Decline?
Making Your 2018 Financial Resolutions
The New Year is upon us, bringing a fresh opportunity to consider your goals. For 2018, we are taking a different approach to resolutions. Instead of giving you a laundry list of tasks to accomplish, we want to encourage you to make this the year you really own your financial life. Imagine fast forwarding your life to December 31, 2018, and looking back on the year. What do you think you will have accomplished? How did your financial life change? What roadblocks did you remove? Answering … [Read more...] about Making Your 2018 Financial Resolutions