by Michael Lecours | May 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
About 15 years ago, the common retirement dream was to retire early. It wasn’t uncommon for people in the their late 50s to pull the trigger and retire. But that trend has been waning over the years. More and more, we are seeing clients opt to work later in...
by Michael Lecours | Jan 17, 2017 | Investment Behavior, Investment Strategies, Uncategorized
How many times have you seen that headline? How many times did it spur you to read an article and even take action? Well respected publications are famous for putting together these kinds of lists. The odd part is that every month, week, or even day that list changes....
by Michael Lecours | Oct 31, 2016 | Personal Development, Saving for College, Uncategorized
What should you do if you have extra money in a 529 College Savings Plan? Perhaps it’s left over funds used to pay for a child’s education or perhaps the child has opted not to go to college. The common options are to change the beneficiary (to a different child or...
by Michael Lecours | Oct 14, 2016 | Finding Confidence, Investment Behavior, Retirement, Saving, Saving for College, Uncategorized
“ I want to save for retirement, but I can’t afford to do so right now.” This is a common complaint we hear, especially with our younger clients. They are dealing with debts, saving for their children’s education, and even helping to take care of their aging parents....
by Michael Lecours | Oct 13, 2016 | Taxes, Uncategorized
We like to complain about high taxes. We all do. The thought of the government taking “our” money drives us crazy. With the election right around the corner, we may be thinking about the effects on our pay checks due to a new president. Most of what I read about...
by Michael Lecours | Oct 10, 2016 | Economy, Finding Confidence, Politics & the Economy, Uncategorized
Republicans and Democrats each make strong and compelling arguments as to why their approach and strategy will be better than their opponent. The media, think tanks, and experts are constantly making solid arguments for one candidate or the other. And in many cases...
