When it comes to spending and saving, there are many different philosophies of thought for how much to allocate where. Broadly speaking, many people tend to break up their budgets into necessities / personal spending / savings. However, “savings” can feel ambiguous, especially when you factor in the many ways that savings can be used...Read More
For Gen Z and Millennials, the lack of budgeting has left them feeling anxious about their financial goals. According to a 2020 NerdWallet study, 83% of Gen Zers and Millennials have experienced regret about their spending decisions. Even though budgeting may seem daunting at first, with the help of a financial planner, Gen Zers and...Read More
Ever wonder what the tax limits are around charitable giving? Read on to get answers to some of the most common questions. For even more information, visit our Charitable Planning web page. How much can I give? You can give away as much as you want to anyone you want at any time you want....Read More
At the end of 2022, Congress passed over 90 changes to the tax code. On February 2nd, we held a Zoominar where I summarized the bigger changes that affect most people. Here are some of the tax laws and limits not discussed in the Zoominar: Gift Tax Exclusion Rises to $17,000 One of the most popular...Read More
When someone passes away, the surviving loved ones have a lot of work to do. With our decades of experience, we have created three checklists to simplify matters and reduce the stress. What to do when a loved one dies Family financial album Preparing for the end-of-life workbook Read on for links to the digital...Read More
In 2022, most investments declined in value. This was the worst year in 95 years for bonds. It also saw a run-of-the-mill, average bear market for US and international equities. On the other hand, alternative investments, by and large, gained value in 2022. For the complete commentary, please email clientcare@assetsandincome.com (or contact our team...Read More
“The S&P 500 closed out 1972 at 118. As I write, in the runup to Thanksgiving, it has just closed above 4,000. Let me say that again: The S&P 500 has gone down by about half three times in your lifetime and is now up about 34 times since the eve of the first...Read More
What a year it has been! It’s hard to pick the most distinctive moment of this year as the economy has been unexpectedly rocky, due to both domestic and international events. All along, we’ve published our weekly Periscope to provide up-to-date commentary on the latest twists and turns relative to your portfolio and long-term...Read More
We’re excited to announce that A&I Financial Services is moving to a new location in Lone Tree, Colorado on December 29th, 2022. Our new location is less than a mile from our current location in the Meridian office park. 9605 S Kingston Ct. #190 Lone Tree, CO 80112 Construction is well underway! We invite you...Read More
“We are not renters of stocks. We are owners of companies.” – Ron Baron As we discussed last week, we expect the changing markets to remain unsettled. Our investment researchers are cautious in the short term. Importantly, this level of caution is uncommon for us. We are long-term optimists, and you—and we—invest with that spirit....Read More