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In early April, with the onset of a major shift in U.S. trade policy, global financial market volatility increased materially. The U.S. Treasury and currency markets saw unusual trading activity, which spilled into the stock market. In the ensuing days, a stream of reports and articles began questioning the credibility of the U.S. dollar (USD) […]
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was passed in December 2019. It is one of the largest pieces of retirement legislation to be approved into law in over a decade, and it changes rules that have been in effect for well over 30 years.The SECURE Act tackles several enhancement areas for […]
We all face potential loss from natural disasters. Regionally, we endure storms, fires, earthquakes, and floods. In order to give ourselves comfort we prepare for such unforeseen threats. Emergency preparedness includes taking inventory of what we have and how to protect against the loss of those items. This personal risk assessment allows us to reduce […]
“The two great risks are risking too much but also risking too little. That’s for each person to decide.” —Jimmy Chin, professional climber“Just taking risks for risk’s sake, that doesn’t do it for me. I’m willing to take risks that I think are worth it.” —Chris Hadfield, astronaut Imagine you are on the crest of a snow-covered […]
“Planned giving” is a broad term for charitable gifts made in conjunction with an individual’s financial or estate plan. These gifts are usually infrequent and relatively large. They can be outright gifts that are made available to the charity immediately, or they can be deferred to be used by the charity at a future date. […]
We all define “risk” to our financial well-being in very personalized ways. For some, this risk is not being healthy enough to enjoy the retirements we saved for; for others, it’s based in providing for family members who may not be able to provide for themselves; for many, it’s a fear (sometimes irrational) of running […]
At Clifford Swan, wealth management has always been about more than your portfolio. Please do not misunderstand. Researching companies and carefully selecting investments tailored to meet our clients’ needs is in our DNA. However, we know that to be truly skilled investment counselors, our relationships with our clients must be broader than the portfolios themselves. […]
A financial toolkit for young adults who want to embrace the power of money and grow their impact. We are living in a time when young people have more access than ever before to the knowledge and skills to become impactful leaders—in their communities, professions and families. While those now commonly referred to as “millennials” […]
A little planning goes a long way for the causes you care about. Published by SELF Magazine on November 26, 2018. “Every dollar makes a difference.” We’ve all heard it before, but most of us don’t even know where to begin giving that dollar. Stepping into one’s philanthropic power takes time and planning in order to strategically use […]
You don’t have to be rich to put your money where your mouth is. Published by SELF Magazine on October 23, 2018. Today, as women across the country head to the polls for the midterm elections, many of us will also have dedicated time and money as candidates, volunteers, or voters to support the candidates or causes we […]
Despite increased focus on women’s empowerment, an essential ingredient for women to succeed is often left to chance: financial competence. Published by Thrive Global on May 17, 2018. Give a woman a dollar, and she can put it to good use. Teach her about how money really works, and she can change the world.This “modern-day take” on an ancient proverb is […]
Like the little black dress of financial planning, budgeting is one piece of advice that will stand the test of time. No matter what stage of life you’re in, sticking to a budget is the cornerstone of establishing your financial health and power. Although it is featured in nearly every expert’s list of financial “must do’s,” few […]
Give your children money, and they’ll usually find a way to spend it. Teach them how money really works, and they can change the world. This modern-day take on an ancient proverb is not the lesson that most young people are taught. Despite increased focus on training for a competitive global economy, an essential ingredient our kids need to succeed is often left to chance: financial responsibility. $59 trillion […]
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