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May 2024 Blog Newsletter

May Captain’s Log What Is Your Financial Independence Number? Do you know your Financial Independence Number (FIN)? Recently, I was listening to a podcast, and it was suggested that 99% of people do not know what their FIN is! The FIN is the amount of money someone needs to save to retire and live comfortably…

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April 2024 Blog Newsletter

April Captain’s Log How Much Should Someone Keep In A Money Market Or CD? We’ve all heard the analogy “cash is king!” If you’re still working and earning a living while being more than 24 months from retirement, a three- to six-month emergency fund is sufficient. There could be exceptions to this rule if you…

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Navigating Financial Milestones Across the Decades

Whether you’re just starting out in your 20’s and 30’s or basking in the retirement glow of your 60’s and 70’s, Anchor Wealth Management is here to provide insight and advice on how to achieve financial success at every stage of your life. Your 20s: Build the Foundation In your 20s, you’re likely finishing college…

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March 2024 Blog Newsletter

March Captain’s Log Unlocking Investing Success: The Power Of Diversification And Staying The Course Investors, especially do-it-yourself investors, often grapple with the impulse to chase after the latest shiny investment opportunities. This tendency can lead to strong opinions based on personal beliefs, influencing their investment behavior. Clients must resist the urge to outsmart the power…

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Interest Rates: What Does 2024 Look Like if You’re Planning a Large Expense

Are you gearing up to purchase your first home? Buy a new car? Have another large expense on the horizon? Whatever your game plans, the key to successful financial planning lies in understanding the ins and outs of interest rates. Much like the external factors that influence the rise and fall of the ocean, interest…

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February 2024 Blog Newsletter

February Captain’s Log Mitigating Federal And State Estate Taxes Through Proper Planning And Communication An initiative at Anchor Wealth in 2024 is to have proactive conversations with our clients who may be affected by estate taxes upon their passing. Often, clients are unaware that certain states impose estate or inheritance taxes in addition to federal…

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How Much Money Do You Need to Work With a Financial Advisor?

Effectively managing your money helps pave the way for a secure retirement and many financial advisors would say that process should begin when you start earning your first paycheck. But when is the right time to begin working with a financial advisor? Are there minimum assets needed before scheduling that first meeting? The bottom line…

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How to Crush a No Spend Month

For many people, January ’tis the season for paying off holiday bills. In a world that constantly bombards us with advertisements and temptations to spend, the idea of a “No Spend Month” may seem challenging or even daunting. However, this financial challenge is not about depriving yourself of necessities; it’s about making conscious choices to…

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December 2023 Blog Newsletter

December Captain’s Log A Peak Ahead To 2024 What does history tell us about the performance of the S&P 500 during U.S. Presidential Election Years? One common narrative floating around by media and perception of investors is that an election year is perceived to provide negative returns. I can think of a list of things…

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Anchor Wealth Management November 2023 Blog Newsletter

November Captain’s Log Heartfelt Thanksgiving Gratitude From The Team At Anchor Wealth Management As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on the gratitude we feel for the incredible clients who make our work at Anchor Wealth Management so fulfilling. Your trust and partnership mean the world to us, and we wanted to take a moment…

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