Category Archives: John Jastremski

Lump Sum vs. Dollar Cost Averaging: Which Is Better? 1/03/2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

Lump Sum vs. Dollar Cost Averaging: Which Is Better? 1/03/2012 Some people go swimming by diving into the pool; others prefer to edge into the water gradually, especially if the water’s cold. A decision about putting money into an investment … Continue reading →

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Handling Market Volatility 1/01/2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by admin

Handling Market Volatility 1/01/2012 Conventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it’s your money at stake. Though there’s no … Continue reading →

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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? 12/28/2011

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? 12/28/2011 Owning a home outright is a dream that many Americans share. Having a mortgage can be a huge burden, and paying it off may be the first item on your financial … Continue reading →

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Stretch IRAs 12/10/2011

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin

Stretch IRAs  12/10/2011 The term “stretch IRA” has become a popular way to refer to an IRA (either traditional or Roth) with provisions that make it easier to “stretch out” the time that funds can stay in your IRA after … Continue reading →

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MONTHLY ECONOMIC UPDATE December 2011

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

MONTHLY ECONOMIC UPDATE   DECEMBER  2011 THE MONTH IN BRIEF An astonishing rally during the last three days of November did much to improve what had been an anxious month for investors. The Dow ended up gaining 0.76% in November after … Continue reading →

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THE BEST AND THE WORST 11/21/2011

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

THE BEST AND THE WORST 11/21/2011   Rounding up the rankings of places to be (and not to be) financially. Presented by John Jastremski   Do you live in one of the worst tax states for retirees? Are you fortunate … Continue reading →

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Protecting Your Loved Ones with Life Insurance 11/14/2011

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

Protecting Your Loved Ones with Life Insurance  11/14/2011 How much life insurance do you need? Your life insurance needs will depend on a number of factors, including the size of your family, the nature of your financial obligations, your career … Continue reading →

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How Grandparents Can Help Grandchildren with College Costs 11/12/2011

Posted on November 12, 2011 by admin

How Grandparents Can Help Grandchildren with College Costs  11/12/2011   As the cost of a college education continues to climb, many grandparents are stepping in to help. This trend is expected to accelerate as baby boomers, many of whom went … Continue reading →

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WOMEN & RETIREMENT PERCEPTIONS 11/10/2011

Posted on November 10, 2011 by admin

WOMEN & RETIREMENT PERCEPTIONS 11/10/2011   Will the reality of retirement live up to expectations? Presented by John Jastremski   In January 2011, Merrill Lynch released the results of a survey asking baby boomers with $250,000+ in investable assets about … Continue reading →

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TAX EFFICIENCY IN RETIREMENT 11/09/2011

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

TAX EFFICIENCY IN RETIREMENT  11/09/2011   How much attention do you pay to this factor? Presented by John Jastremski   Could you end up paying higher taxes in retirement? Do you have a lot of money saved in a 401(k) … Continue reading →

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