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Tax Considerations for Your Retirement Accounts: Pay Now or Pay Later
When it comes to managing your money, most people focus on investment performance. But there's another consideration that is just as important: how much you keep after taxes. Let's look at Roth & Traditional IRAs.
Read MoreAnother Day, Another Headline
Content prepared by Ron Ring, President Ring Financial Services “RFS”, Lexington KY, 40503 As we close out the year, the news cycle feels louder than ever. AI, tariffs, the recent government shutdown — big stories keep rolling in, and...
Read MoreRFS' Commentary on Volatility and Tariffs
Some of the current topics making headline news are volatility, negative markets, inflation, and tariffs. Short-term gyrations in stock prices have nothing to do with successful investors who have a solid plan in place.
Read MoreWhat Should I Do with My Investments in Election Years?
What should I do with my investments in election years? That is a question that comes up frequently in presidential election years. Contrary to some economists and market commentary “experts” who give compelling opinions, election...
Read MoreWars Terrorism, pandemics, inflation, government shutdowns, and questions about Gold and Silver
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A New Year & the Opinion of 'Experts'
Most media outlets today devote more time and space to the opinions of 'experts' about the current news and reports, than the actual story of event. Inflation, interest rates, debt ceiling, possible recession, and...
Read More2022 Has Started Out Very Rough for Investors
2022 has started out very rough for investors with both equity and fixed income investments producing negative returns as of this writing. Core bond investors have experienced one of the worst starts ever to begin a year. ...
Read MoreA Good Financial Plan Helps Keep One on Track & Can Minimize Distractions
At the beginning of each new year there are many headlines and topics that seek to grab our attention. If we are not careful, those topics can play to our impulses. A customized financial plan can help address some worries.
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