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Should You Invest Internationally?
Should You Invest Internationally?
Jul 11, 2019 2:57:07 AM

Investing in foreign stocks provides access to a world of opportunities outside the United States, which may help boost ...

Inflation Variation, Eroding Purchasing Power
Inflation Variation, Eroding Purchasing Power
Jun 27, 2019 3:29:59 AM

Inflation averaged 2.5% for the 30-year period from 1989 to 2018. Although the recent trend is below the long-term avera...

What’s the real return on your investments?
What’s the real return on your investments?
Jun 23, 2019 3:13:22 AM

As an investor, you probably pay attention to nominal return, which is the percentage increase or decrease in the value ...

[Video] The Power of a Trust
[Video] The Power of a Trust
Jun 19, 2019 10:04:00 AM

Neither Pensionmark Financial Group, LLC nor its advisors provide tax or legal advice. Consult with an appropriate profe...

Time for a Mid-Year Investment Check
Time for a Mid-Year Investment Check
Jun 4, 2019 2:19:24 AM

Many investors may be inclined to review their portfolios only when markets hit a rough patch, but careful planning is e...

How Does the Federal Reserve Affect the Economy?
How Does the Federal Reserve Affect the Economy?
May 13, 2019 7:59:12 AM

If you follow financial news, you’ve probably heard many references to “the Fed” along the lines of “the Fed held intere...

Mergers & Acquisitions: What’s in the Deal for Investors?
Mergers & Acquisitions: What’s in the Deal for Investors?
May 7, 2019 7:55:53 AM

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in North America and Europe reached its second highest level on record in 2018...

Good Window of Opportunity for Roth IRA Conversions
Good Window of Opportunity for Roth IRA Conversions
May 1, 2019 9:34:55 AM

The Roth IRA is a powerful tax-favored retirement option since it can offer a hedge against future tax-rate increases. B...

How Does Your Employer’s Retirement Plan Compare?
How Does Your Employer’s Retirement Plan Compare?
Apr 18, 2019 8:37:21 AM

Each year, the Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA) surveys employers to gauge trends in retirement plan features and ...

Know Your Mutual Funds
Know Your Mutual Funds
Feb 18, 2019 3:00:52 AM

Almost 100 million Americans, representing about 44% of U.S. households, owned mutual funds in 2018. Saving for retireme...