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Celebrate Independence Day by Reaching Your Financial Independence

Independence Day isn’t just about fireworks and barbecues; it’s a celebration of freedom. What better way to honor this day than by taking steps toward your own financial independence? At Anchor Wealth Management, we believe financial freedom is within your reach, and this Independence Day is the perfect time to start your journey. Set Clear…

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January 2024 Blog Newsletter

January Captain’s Log Building A Purposeful Financial Journey With Clients Happy New Year! Anchor Wealth Management had an incredible 2023, exceeding expectations and building meaningful connections with clients. My vision for 2024 is inspiring—helping clients better understand the purpose of their money and aligning it with their unique goals and aspirations. The approach of asking…

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Spooked about Planning for Retirement in 2024? Here are 5 Steps to Take Today

Retirement can be an exciting yet daunting prospect. It’s a time to reap the rewards of your hard work and enjoy life to the fullest. However, the thought of retirement can also be intimidating, especially if you feel unprepared. If you’re planning to retire in 2024, there’s no need to be spooked. By taking proactive…

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Ready, Set, Retire: Is Your Small Business Mandate-Ready for the November Retirement Plan Deadline?

If you’re a small business owner and you don’t have an employee retirement plan, the clock is ticking… Effective November 1, 2023, Illinois will require employers with 5-15 employees to have retirement plans as part of the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act. If you missed the deadline for companies with 16-24 and 25+ employees,…

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Investing In Education: A Teacher’s Guide to Retirement

“Class, I have an important announcement.” Ms. Perry paused for effect. “I’m very sorry to tell you that I won’t see you again until next year.” A few kids gasped. We all stared. Her eyes twinkled. Henry shrieked and pointed at her. “That’s because tomorrow is winter break, and we won’t be coming back until…

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What is a Bear Market and Should I Be Worried When It Happens?

When you turn on the news, you’ll hear a lot of investment talk. Frequently they use terms and jargon that they assume the person watching understands. Unless you are watching a beginner show, you are expected to know what the Dow Jones Industrial Average is, what’s buying on margin, and what’s the moving average. Most…

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Best Tax Savings Investments You Can Make

With tax season right around the corner, some of you may be a bit nervous. While 2020 has definitely been a different kind of year with some great tax breaks and incentives, paying taxes is still something most of us do not particularly enjoy. However, when you plan for your taxes by making the best…

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What is Wealth Management?

What is wealth management? We get this question a lot. After all, our company’s name is Anchor Wealth Management, so it invites the question. Anchor Wealth Management is a financial services company with two offices, one in Rockford and one in Lanark, to better serve you. We are passionate about helping people save and plan…

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How to Plan for Retirement as a Small Business Owner, Part 2

While retirement may seem like a long way off, it can creep up slowly. It’s best to plan early for retirement, especially as a small business owner. Working with a financial advisor can help you get the ball rolling, giving you more time to focus on your business, family, and the things you enjoy. A…

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How to Plan for Retirement as a Small Business Owner, Part 1

Small business owners are busy people. They are so busy, in fact, running the day-to-day operations of their business and taking care of their employees and customers that they don’t realize the passage of time. Nor do they make the time to plan for their personal retirement outside of the business. Anchor Wealth Management is…

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