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Should you stick with index-based investments?
You may have heard that you can simplify your investment strategy just by owning index-based or pass...
529 plans: underused but valuable
In just a few weeks, students will be heading off to college – and parents will be getting out...
How should you respond to a bear market?
So far, 2022 has not been a good year for investors. In fact, we're moving into bear market territor...
Crypto: investment or speculation?
With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But...
Should you make extra mortgage payments?
You might enjoy owning your home – but the mortgage? Not so much. In fact, you might want to do...
Match your financial goals with the right strategies
To achieve most goals in life, you need some type of strategy. And that's certainly true for your fi...
How can you cope with market volatility?
These are unsettling times for investors. Even before the geopolitical crisis involving Russia and...
Does your business have an exit strategy?
If you're a business owner, you've got so much to think about, and you work so hard, that it might...
Financial advisors can help reduce anxiety
The long-running coronavirus pandemic has fueled a lot of anxieties – including financial ones....
Should inflation affect your investment moves?
As you know, inflation heated up in 2021, following years of pretty stable – and low – numbers....
Don't avoid 'taboo' topics with older parents
If your parents are getting close to retirement age, or are already retired, it may be time to talk...
Tehachapi Edward Jones office supports Toys for Tots Drive
Jennifer Palakiko, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Toys...
Financial tips for new veterans
On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. If you've recently...
Financial moves for women business owners
If you're a woman who owns a business, you may have some challenges not shared by your male peers...
Start thinking about your retirement income plan
If you're getting close to retirement, you're probably thinking about the ways your life will soon...
Even 'singles' need estate plans
If you don't have a spouse or children, you might think you don't need to do much estate planning....
How should investors respond to inflation?
For more than a decade, inflation has been essentially dormant. In recent months, though, economists...
Discuss financial goals with your family
June is Effective Communications Month. And it's a good idea to recognize the importance of good...
What to expect from a financial review
The COVID-19 pandemic may have unsettled many aspects of your life – including your financial...
Protect benefits for children with special needs
If you have a child or other family member who has special needs due to physical or mental...
Tax-smart investment moves for higher earners
If you earn a lot of money, you may also pay a lot in taxes – a fact that's particularly relevant...
How can women overcome obstacles to financial security?
On March 8, we observe International Women's Day, a celebration of the social, economic, cultural...
Estate planning for blended families
If you're in a blended family, you're already aware of the emotional and financial issues involved...
Avoid tapping into 401(k) early
If you've been contributing for many years to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan, it may be...
Consider these year-end financial moves
We're nearing the end of 2020 – and for many of us, it will be a relief to turn the calendar page...
