by Michael Lecours | Mar 25, 2014 | Investment Strategies, Rule of Thumb, Saving, Uncategorized
If you maxed out your 401(k) savings for the year ($17,500) and contributed to your ROTH ($5,500) you may be wondering what the next best place is to save for the future. Here are a few places to look: Open a taxable accounts. You can open a regular brokerage...
by Michael Lecours | Jan 18, 2014 | Retirement, Rule of Thumb, Saving, Uncategorized
No matter what stage of life you’re in, the following article offers a great summary of what your financial priorities should be throughout your life. A Salary Guide For Your 20s, 30s, and 40s
by Michael Lecours | Jan 15, 2014 | Retirement, Rule of Thumb, Uncategorized
A recent article argues that investors in steady jobs (government, teachers, etc) should balance out their steady & predictable “bond-like” pay check by buying more stocks in their retirement accounts, while investors in risky jobs (entrepreneurs, sales, etc.)...
by Michael Lecours | Dec 19, 2013 | Rule of Thumb, Saving, Uncategorized
Target announced today (article) that it was the victim of what may prove to be the largest data theft ever recorded. If you shopped at a Target in the last few weeks, your personal credit card or debit card (not just the Target-branded cards) may have been one of...
by Michael Lecours | Nov 15, 2013 | Economy, Finding Confidence, Rule of Thumb, Uncategorized
Stock market crashes and big economic recessions can be caused by a variety of factors. The real concern are the factors that seem to come out of nowhere; the ones that catch everyone, even the experts, off guard. Take all this talk by the media predicting an economic...
by Michael Lecours | Oct 18, 2013 | Finding Confidence, Retirement, Rule of Thumb, Uncategorized
Having these documents set aside can be a huge gift to your loved ones. Take some time to make sure that you have these documents in order and be sure to revisit it at least once a year. The Essentials: Will Letter of instruction Trust documents Proof of Ownership:...
