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5 Strategies for Year-End Tax Planning in 2020
Jeremiah Barlow and Jamie Block discuss 5 strategies for year-end tax planning in 2020. Listen more by listening to the podcast.
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Equity Compensation Part 3: Managing Concentrated Stock Risk
Alongside the many financial benefits of receiving equity compensation, such as stock options, from your employer, having a high percentage of wealth in one investment can be risky. How can you tell when it’s time to diversify? What options should you consider?
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Equity Compensation Part 2: How Different Plans Work
If you work for a company that offers stock options, a discounted stock purchasing program, or some other type of equity compensation, how do you decide whether it’s the right choice for you?
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Equity Compensation Part 1: Managing Equity Compensation Within Your Personal Financial Plan
For employees of both public and privately held companies, equity compensation such as stock options or co-ownership can create a significant opportunity to grow wealth.
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First Quarter 2020 Update on the Markets
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CARES Act Relief Options
As doctors and scientists worldwide race to develop effective treatments and a vaccine for COVID-19, U.S. lawmakers are working to counter the economic hardship from this crisis. In March, U.S. households and small businesses started receiving financial help through the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Market Impacts from Coronavirus and Oil Price Wars
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The Rise of Socially Responsible Investing
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Economic Freedom for Women with Alise Kraus
In this podcast, Alise examines three of the most common obstacles that women—and to an extent, all investors—encounter on their journey toward economic freedom. Then, she and host Doug Fabian lay out six strategies for clearing those roadblocks and asserting greater financial control.
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Funding Long Term Care: What To Know
The costs of professional long-term care can grow to several hundred thousand dollars a year—potentially draining your retirement assets or family members’ resources.
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Financial Mistakes: The Dumb Things People Do With their Money
Recognizing the emotional triggers about money can give us the capacity to change our money management behavior.
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How To Choose A Financial Advisor
Use this podcast guide to help you find an advisor who’s bound by the fiduciary standard, putting your interests first.
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Do Women Make Better Investors – with Laura Cuber
Are women better investors than men? Find out how gender-based investing may impact you.
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Resetting Your Financial Goals for 2019
The start of a new year is a great time to define a vision and set concrete goals for your financial future.
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Assessing Your Personal Portfolio Management Scorecard
Learn how to use a scorecard to track your investments and put yourself on a path for success in 2019.
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How to Financially Prepare for a Successful 2019
As you assess your personal finances, learn five action steps you need to take to achieve your financial goals.
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Portfolio Management And Steps To Take In A Volatile Market
How should you deal with market volatility? What can you do to keep market swings in perspective?
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Year-End Tax Planning with Mark Doran Podcast
Identify events that may impact your taxable income, and learn strategies to lower your taxes.
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The Post-Election Market Update Podcast
The 2018 mid-term elections and the impact on your investment portfolio.
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When to Sell a Stock, Mutual Fund or ETF
Knowing when to sell, or not to sell, a stock, mutual fund, or ETF, can be a difficult decision. Find out how to take emotion out of the equation.
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The Dos and Dont’s of Approaching the Market During Volatile Times
Market volatility before elections are normal, but it doesn't mean we have to like it. We examine the markets before the mid-term 2018 elections.
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How to Fund College Without Going Broke with Jamie Block
Educational costs are going up every year, so it's never too early to start planning. Learn about common college funding mistakes and how best to save for college.
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The Power of a Financial Plan with Laura Combs
Having a proper, well-designed financial plan can change your life. Hear about key elements of a good financial plan and the importance of defining goals.
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Your Financial Market Update
How were the markets doing up to Q3 2018? What were potential headwinds and tailwinds for the rest of 2018?
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Why Cash Flow Matters – A Podcast
Bull and bear markets are common occurrences. Learn how market corrections work and how investors can react during down market cycles.
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Good Things Can Happen in Bad Markets with Don Calcagni
Bull and bear markets are common occurrences. Learn how market corrections work and how investors can react during down market cycles.
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Unwinding A Highly Concentrated Position in Equities
What are the most important components to achieve your financial goals - not the stock market or investing.
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The Pros and Cons of the Highly Concentrated Position
Learn why having a highly concentrated position, an asset that represents a large portion of your wealth, can be both a blessing and a curse.
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Navigating a Stock Market Correction
Having the proper mindset, asset allocation, and portfolio diversification can help your financial plan stay on course, especially during market corrections.
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What You Need To Know About Medicare Podcast
What is Medicare? Who is eligible? What's the difference between Medicare parts A, B, C, and D? How do you get gap coverage?
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Factor Investing with Don Calcagni Q&A – Part 2
Now that you know the 'why' of factor investing, this episode talks about how it all works.
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The Journey to Economic Freedom – Are You Where You Want To Be?
Tax laws enacted at the start of 2018 can mean significant changes to your wealth and estate planning strategies.
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Factor Investing with Don Calcagni – Part 3
Factor investing plays an important role in Mercer Advisors' investment strategy. Learn how it can be achieved using a variety of investment vehicles.
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Best Estate Planning Practices & Tips
Tax laws enacted at the start of 2018 can mean significant changes to your wealth and estate planning strategies.
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Part II, Market Scoreboard for the First Half of 2018
It's mid-year 2018 and despite negative news, earning season expectations are better than expected. How may this impact your portfolio?
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Market Scoreboard for the First Half of 2018
How did the markets perform in the first half of 2018?
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Financial Retirement Planning: Social Security & Medicare
What do you need to know about Social Security and Medicare and when you should elect to receive these benefits?
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Women and Money with Kara Duckworth
Do you know there are 7 keys to wealth management that can help you create the financial life you desire?
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Why you Should Own Stocks w/ Apollo Lupescu
Do you know there are 7 keys to wealth management that can help you create the financial life you desire?
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The Keys to Wealth Management Podcast
Do you know there are 7 keys to wealth management that can help you create the financial life you desire?
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Update: The Market Scoreboard in 2018
Market volatility is back and it's taken a toll on investor confidence. In times likes these, it's important to review and reconnect to your long-term financial goals.
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Four Attributes of Successful Investing w/ Don Calcagni
What are the four attributes you need to be a successful investor? Find out how you can manage your money successfully.
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Lost Financial Planning Opportunities w/ Drew Kanaly
How do you make sure your critical estate planning documents are in order? What is the benefit of working with a trust company?
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Tax Laws for Small Business Owners
If you're a business owner, the 2018 tax laws may help you save thousands of dollars in taxes.
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Financially Prepare for Retirement Podcast
Any retirement dream needs planning. Learn about the questions you need to ask yourself to better plan your retirement.
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5 Best 401(k) Practices & Tips: What To Know
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Factor Investing with Don Calcagni – Part 1
Hear about how low unemployment and strong economic growth were tailwinds in 2017.
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The Last Best Tax Shelters Podcast
Whether you are an individual or a small business owner, tax shelters can maximize your wealth.
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Market Update & Outlook with Don Calcagni
Hear about how low unemployment and strong economic growth were tailwinds in 2017.
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Rebooting Your Financial Goals for 2018
Find a step-by-step plan for how to become a true goal setter and how to apply goal setting to your financial planning.
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Guide to Insurance Policies Podcast
Life insurance, umbrella policies, disability and long-term care insurance, all can be an important asset protection tool.
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Market Update, Best Money Practices, Action Steps
Why proper asset allocation is crucial to your investment success, particularly during market volatility.
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Tariffs, rate hikes and other market drivers
During the first half of 2018 there was plenty of market volatility. How should you respond?
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Estate Planning Basics Podcast
Wondering whether you need an estate plan? Learn what triggers the need for one and where to begin.
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Guide to Taxes Podcast
Are your assets diversified? Learn how to determine asset allocation that's right for you.
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What Should Be My Focus Now?
If you're tempted to adjust your portfolio in a volatile market, listen to this first before making a move.
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More Volatility Ahead
How did the markets perform Q1 2018?
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Market Volatility and Your Next Steps
Why are financial markets so volatile right now? Should you change your investment strategy to adapt to these market corrections?
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Asset Allocation Basics Podcast
Are your assets diversified? Learn how to determine asset allocation that's right for you.
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Investing In The Equity and Fixed Income Markets
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Prepare For Impact
The new Tax Laws impact most everyone - find out about the biggest changes that could impact you.
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Building Your Spending Plan
How do you determine how much to spend? Create a budget with our spending plan worksheet to help you answer the question.
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Financial Goal Setting
What are your financial goals? How do you achieve them?
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Balance Sheet Basics: What Is It, Why Need It?
What are your financial goals? How do you achieve them?
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The Formulas to Achieve Economic Freedom
How you use budgeting, compounded growth, and asset allocation to grow your wealth.
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The Five Principles of Finance
What are the most important components to achieve your financial goals - not the stock market or investing.
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How to Achieve Economic Freedom
At Mercer Advisors, we talk a lot about financial goals. How can you achieve them through comprehensive wealth management?