Not all 401(k)s are created equal. Much like understanding the basic components of the parts under the hood of your car, you should generally be aware of the basic parts of your 401(k) plan to ensure that you know its strengths and weaknesses and can plan your finances accordingly.
Benefits of a 401(k)
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If you are the proud parent or grandparent of a newborn baby, one of your most important goals is probably to help prepare for college expenses. But what is the best way to do this? While you may have considered setting up a custodial account, using a prepaid tuition plan, or hoping for a […]
When you consider that Americans owe more than $1 trillion in student loan debt and that the average class of 2016 graduating student held over $37,000 of debt, it begs the question, “Does going to college make financial sense for my child?” Of course there are other factors to think about beyond finances, such […]
When people start planning their estates, they often think about who gets the IRA, the car, the house, etc., and how much to leave to specific individuals. But almost immediately, another thought arises: How will an inheritance affect the recipient(s)? It’s not a casual consideration, as studies have shown that when heirs receive significant […]
How Surveys could help you transfer wealth successfully.
If you’ve watched daytime TV at all over the past few decades, you’ve likely ended up watching at least one episode of Family Feud. In this popular game show, two families are pitted against each other to score points by attempting to choose the most common answer […]
Alpha Fiduciary has been named to AdvisoryHQ’s list of the “Top 11 Financial Advisors in Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ (2017 Ranking).”
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Decades of combined experience and a commitment to keeping up with the ever-changing global markets make Alpha Fiduciary a top choice when it comes […]
It’s an unpleasant thought, but the time may come where you can no longer function as an independent adult. Like any other machine, the human body starts to break down after a while. Your cognitive function can become impaired, and daily self-care can become overwhelming. In our culture of extreme independence, it may also […]
It can be a great honor to be named trustee of your family’s or another person’s trust. You may also have named yourself trustee for a trust you funded for the benefit of your heirs because you want to maintain control of the account until the assets are distributed. But did you know that […]
What is a Fiduciary?
Do you know if your financial advisor is a fiduciary? Simply put, a fiduciary must put your interests ahead of his or her own. You might have assumed that your financial advisor or broker was always thinking of your interests only, but in fact, many people who use the name “advisor” […]
