The Backdoor Roth IRA – Is it for me? Is it legal?

The Backdoor Roth IRA – Is it for me? Is it legal?

It is the speakeasy of the retirement funding landscape. Few people know about this technique, but those who are “in the know” can take advantage of this mechanism to boost their retirement savings. A fee-only financial advisor can help you navigate these murky waters...
The Yin & Yang  of Covid & The Economy

The Yin & Yang of Covid & The Economy

At age 59, I finally consider myself a pretty balanced person.  But this hasn’t always been the case – just ask my family. Working on a trading floor is not something a “balanced” person would choose to do.  I worked both on Wall Street and in London for...
3 Reasons Why You Should Update Your Beneficiaries Today

3 Reasons Why You Should Update Your Beneficiaries Today

If you do one thing by the end of the year, do this. Update the beneficiaries on your financial accounts.  Think about the life changes you may have had during the past 12 months: birth, death, divorce, marriage. The landscape of the people around...
Women & Money – Why It Matters & What You Can Do

Women & Money – Why It Matters & What You Can Do

My mom taught me about the power of a women’s network.   Mom stayed at home to raise her family. But she was extremely active in her community. She participated in a host of women’s groups, from the garden club to the Junior League. And she also taught me...
A Smattering of Medicare Tripwires, and Some Alphabet Soup

A Smattering of Medicare Tripwires, and Some Alphabet Soup

DO YOU THINK MEDICARE IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND? THINK AGAIN. -Kendalle Stock, Commonwealth Medicare Advisors I have been working in the insurance business since 1985, assisting clients with many types of insurance and now solely focusing on supporting clients navigate...