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Investing
Leann Poston

How Does a Margin Loan Work?

What does it mean to borrow on margin? A margin loan is a type of loan that some brokerage firms will offer that allows investors to borrow money using the

Can You Have More Than One 401K?
Investing
Gabriel Katzner

Can You Have More Than One 401K?

The average person changes jobs 12 times over their lifetime. If you invest in a 401K in each of the jobs, it can be challenging to keep track of where

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Retirement
Gabriel Katzner

The Retirement Risk Zone

With the decline of defined-benefit pension plans, most people plan to self-fund their retirement using a combination of Roth IRA and 401(k) plans, as well as Social Security benefits. These

What Does It Mean to Be an Equity Partner?
Small Business
Gabriel Katzner

What is An Equity Partner?

An equity partner is someone who purchases an ownership stake in a business. Equity partners have a financial interest in whether or not a business succeeds, so they are typically

What is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor?
Financial Planning
Gabriel Katzner

What is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor?

Google holds websites that discuss topics relating to “Your Money or Your Life (YMYL)” to higher standards than those that do not. YMYL websites cover finance, health, legal, and safety

What is the Retirement Bucket Strategy?
Retirement
Gabriel Katzner

What is the Retirement Bucket Strategy?

The retirement bucket strategy involves dividing retirement savings into three buckets or categories: short-term, intermediate, and long-term. This 3-bucket strategy can help retirees maintain cash flow throughout retirement and determine

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Investing
Gabriel Katzner

What to Do Once You’ve Received an Inheritance

Imagine you have just received a substantial inheritance. Whether you anticipated receiving it or it was a complete surprise, it is important to consider how you will use this gift