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Moving to a Different State after Retirement

Are you thinking of moving to a different state to save on taxes. You might be considering selling your home and taking advantage of all the equity, but which states should you consider? If you move without knowing all the taxes in that state, you may be taking a pay cut. Find out the states with the lowest tax rates compared to the highest in this week's episode of Protect Your Assets.

The Market's Outlook still Strong

The market had a decent week, as all major indexes finished in the green. The weekly jobs report continues to show improvement as we continue to recover from the pandemic. What other factors should you be paying attention to that could impact the market? Find out all the information you need to know in this week's market recap.

Strong Week for the Market

The markets had a good week as the Dow, S&P500, and Nasdaq all posted gains. With the weekly jobs claim came out and was pretty good beating estimates. So the question continues, what is going to derail this market? Find what to look out for in the future in this week's market recap.

Higher Taxes on the Horizon

With the government spending so much money, it is almost a guarantee that taxes will increase. Will it dramatically change your retirement plans? Find out what you need to know in this week's episode of Protect Your Assets.

Inflation and its Impact on the Market

It was a volatile week on wall streets. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones finished in the red while the Nasdaq finished up slightly. What should you be looking for in the economy going forward? Find out in this week's market recap.

Being Single in Retirement

Retirement planning for a single person could be more difficult because of having only one source of income. From divorce to being widowed, things can change quickly and you need to be able to react accordingly. It can be a daunting process, so get four tips on how to manage retirement in this week's episode of Protect Your Assets.

Markets React to Inflation

The markets saw some volatility due to inflation rearing its head. What factors contributed to this reaction in the economy? Find out in this week's market recap.

Thrift Savings Plan Mistakes

Do you work for the government or serve for your country? Well you have access to the retirement savings plan known as the Thrift Savings Plan, otherwise known as the TSP. However many people who do qualify often make decisions that cost them a lot of money. Find out the five most common mistakes and how to fix them in regards to the TSP in this week's episode of Protect Your Assets.

Will the Market Slow Down?

 The market seems to keep going higher and higher. The major indexes finished this week in the green yet again. However could talks of inflation and an alarming jobs report slow down the market? Find out what you need to know in this week's market recap.  

 

Should you do a Roth Conversion?

The most tax laden asset for most people is their IRA or 401k. That leads most people to consider converting to a Roth IRA to avoid taxes. Well is that always the right thing to do? Find out five things to consider before you convert in this episode of Protect Your Assets.