Discussions Worth Sharing: Reconsider ROTH Conversions

What impact will rising income tax rates have on my retirement? Do I understand the tax impact of leaving my retirement assets in trust? How will my retirement account distributions impact my taxes? In the current environment, where market volatility has returned and asset values have come down from their highs, there may be some unique opportunities now available for desirable short-term outcomes.

Coping With Market Volatility: Could This Be a Chance to Rebalance at a Discount?

In a volatile market, it’s easy to allow your emotions to influence your investment decisions. But if you can keep your cool while those around you are losing theirs, you may be able to take advantage of potential opportunities. One way to do that is by reviewing your portfolio to determine if it’s time to rebalance your asset allocation or modify your level of diversification. Rebalancing means adjusting your portfolio to get it back to your original target allocation.

Constructive Portfolio Actions: Portfolio Improvements Amid COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global economies and world markets (to say nothing of the health tragedies). In volatile times like these, human nature causes many investors to want to sell their portfolios for fear of major losses—short term and potentially long term. Before we delve into this topic further, we want to remind clients about a few core tenets of portfolio construction and asset allocation.