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401(k) door opens for small-business owners
Are you a business owner who has wanted to offer a retirement plan to your employees, but you've...
Should investors 'go it alone'?
If you're going to enjoy a comfortable retirement, you should know, among other things, how much mon...
Could you cope with long-term care costs?
We all want to stay healthy and live independently throughout our retirement years. Unfortunately,...
Advice can help when making charitable gifts
Now that it's the holiday season, gifts are probably on your mind – and you might intend for some...
COLA is sweet for Social Security recipients
If you receive Social Security, you've probably already heard that your checks in 2023 will be...
Is a donor-advised fund right for you?
You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that's gained popularity...
When should you adjust your investment mix?
There are no shortcuts to investment success – you need to establish a long-term strategy and...
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...
