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Financially Savvy Gift Giving

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on November 20th, 2017

The mornings are crisp and remind us that the holidays soon approach.  Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it's all about family, friends, food and gratitude.  I read a blog this morning that discussed taking the time to let go of your to-do list and instead make a list of your accomplishments-- how powerful.

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Tax Efficient Donations to Charity--a Win Win!

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on November 16th, 2017

We are fortunate that many of the individuals and families with whom we work are inclined to give back to our amazing community.  That being said, we want to ensure you are aware of some tax efficient ways to make charitable contributions.

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The Very High Cost of Waiting to Save for Retirement & Some Great Vehicles for Business Owners and Employees to Reduce Taxes

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on January 24th, 2017
Employees, Solo-Preneurs and Business Owners Have Excellent Opportunities for Tax Savings via Retirement Plans. 

At speaking engagements I often jokingly ask, "RAISE YOUR HANDS IF YOU WANT TO PAY MORE TAXES."  Unsurprised by still arms in the audience, we move towards a discussion of how investors&nbs

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Why Bear Markets Don’t Matter

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on January 24th, 2017

Bear Markets are Healthy for Long Term Returns

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The 2016 Presidential Election: A Poem by Michaela

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on October 25th, 2016

'Twas the weeks before election

And all through the land

Voters are curious...

Who's next to take the stand?

 

Will we have our first female President?

Or will Trump be our Leader?

Voters may feel uncertain

As to whether they can trust either.

 

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Financial Decisions Made Easy with Clearly-Defined Goals

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on September 1st, 2016

One of the best illustrated instances of indecision occurs in the story of Alice in Wonderland in which Alice comes to a fork in the road and must choose a path to continue her journey. She seeks the advice of grinning Cheshire cat which appears out of nowhere.

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Will It to be So: Things to Consider for a Strong Will

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on September 1st, 2016

Answer this riddle: what’s the one thing that will eventually happen to everyone, but generally, no one wants to discuss? Death is a subject that immediately conjures up all sorts of emotions because, let’s be honest, the absence of being IS emotional. But, death is also cause for practicality.

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Investing for Retirement: What Would Warren Buffett Do?

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on July 26th, 2016

Caught in an extraordinary convergence of unhinged stock market volatility and historically low interest rates on savings, many people are rethinking their plans and their vision for the future, especially as they consider the prospect of having to stretch their retirement income over 25 or 30 years.  A study conducted in 2015 by the Employee Benefit Research Institute found workers of all

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Managing Student Loan Debt Through Consolidation

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on July 26th, 2016

The figures out last year show that the average amount of student loan debt a student graduates with is a little more than $35,000.  Most graduates are carrying multiple student loans from multiple sources, and the cost and complexity of managing them can become overwhelming, especially if they are unable to secure steady employment with sufficient cash flow to make the payments.

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Welcome to Brexit

Submitted by Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. on June 24th, 2016

Yesterday’s vote by the British electorate to end its 43-year membership in the European Union seems to have taken just about everybody by surprise, but the aftermath could not have been more predictable. The uncertainty of how, exactly, Europe and Britain will manage a complex divorce over the coming decade sent global markets reeling.

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