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By Brett Gottlieb Building your wealth to protect your family today and for generations takes decades of hard work. But leaving a legacy goes beyond just leaving your money behind. We’ve all heard the stories of the heir who blows through a family fortune that represented a lifetime of work. That’s why you must also…

By Brett Gottlieb Even though women make up 50% of the workforce these days,[1] they face financial challenges not often faced by men. Women typically earn 81 cents for every dollar earned by men[2] and women usually spend fewer years in the workplace because they may take time off work to raise children or to…

By Brett Gottlieb Any investment will always involve both time and money, and this is especially true for rental property owners. Think about all the factors that go into owning a rental property: buildings must be maintained, grounds must be monitored, fixtures and plumbing must be repaired, and insurance and taxes must be paid. The…

By Brett Gottlieb Does it seem like there are more and more news updates about hackers and breaches in security? As we become increasingly dependent on technology and use multiple devices on any given day, there are more opportunities for our personal information to be compromised. But no matter how daunting this may seem, just…

The world is in crisis right now, and for many of us, our response has been to go into protective mode. And while it’s incredibly important for us to follow government guidelines to stay home and keep ourselves and those around us healthy, it’s also important for us to use this time wisely and make…

The number of Americans retiring has nearly doubled in the past 20 years with 10,000 people a day reaching age 65. (1) How close are you getting to that milestone? If retirement is on the horizon for you, then Social Security is probably on your mind. Over 48 million people received Social Security retirement benefits…

Our lives have changed drastically in just a few short weeks. Sometimes all this change and uncertainty, coupled with hourly news briefings and dramatic headlines, can cause us to panic or least lose sleep at night. We get it. Things are going to be very different for a while, but thankfully one thing that won’t…

It’s no secret that individuals and businesses alike are struggling as social distancing guidelines expand, more businesses close down, and many people are out of work or working remotely with no childcare. Thankfully, our government is attempting to lessen the financial impact by providing a $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, the largest in American…

No one can deny that we are in the thick of things right now. Between a global pandemic, economic worries, and political uncertainty, it’s no surprise that we are seeing increased market volatility. All of this uncertainty may be causing you to wonder, “How will this affect me?” or “Will my portfolio recover?” While the…

As global markets continue their roller coaster ride due to fears surrounding the coronavirus, our most recent bull market seems to have officially turned into a bear market. But what does that mean? And are we on the verge of another recession like the one we had in 2008? In light of all these concerns,…

The financial markets took a big dip early last week over fears about the spreading coronavirus, erasing gains from earlier this year. After the Dow lost over 800 points on Tuesday, it was down a total of 1,900 points in two days. Investors are understandably nervous about their money and their health. If you are…

We all need to invest for the future, but making the right choices can be overwhelming unless you’re a financial professional. Whether you choose to purchase stocks and bonds, contribute to a retirement account such as a 401(k), or even invest in real estate, there are rules to investing wisely. While complicated investment jargon can…