Archive for May 2020
3 Myths & Truths About College Savings That Will Raise Your Spirits
College savings can feel like an impossible task thanks to these three common myths; however, the truth is bound to lift your spirits and help you get started. For many families, saving for college is such a daunting task that it ends up feeling more defeating than empowering. There are a handful of myths…
Read MoreTo Our Vance Wealth Friends and Family
The past quarter brought many changes to business as usual, and though we’ve all been adjusting, I was proud to watch the Vance Wealth team find its groove with the same urgency and passion I value so much. Half of the team has chosen to work from home, and half of us have decided to…
Read More2020 Q2 Investment Update
2020 Q2 Investment Update The COVID-19 outbreak has led to unprecedented volatility and tremendous declines in wealth, but we have faith that once the pandemic is defeated, the wild swings in the financial markets will subside and prosperity will return. But, what cannot be so easily recovered is the loss of a job, the loss…
Read MoreCoronavirus aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020
$2.5 trillion stimulus package passed on March 27, 2020, aimed at providing some financial relief to small businesses and their employees amid the coronavirus pandemic. How does this affect retirees? Temporary waiver of Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules Participants who have or are required to take a minimum distribution in 2020 based on the value…
Read MoreKeeping Calm – Even in Crisis
So much of what we aspire to in financial planning is simply freedom – freedom of your time, freedom to pursue opportunity, freedom to achieve purpose. When it allows you to live the life you’ve always imagined, working toward financial independence is a very empowering experience. But the recent global pandemic has challenged our notion…
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