With the markets demonstrating unprecedented volatility, how do you avoid emotional investing?
Choosing the right financial advisor can be tough. How do you know if it’s the right person (or company) to manage your life savings? It’s an important job and it pays to consider these points as you research the best option for you, your family and your investing. Check out Bradford Financial Center's advice on the key areas of financial planning to discover if it's time to work with a new advisor to manage your...
Tax liability and your financial advisor | More than just helping you grow wealth, a financial advisor can offer strategies to limit your tax liability and help you retain more of your hard-earned money.
In 2019, student loan debt in the U.S. reached $1.6 trillion. Understanding how to pay off student debt faster begins with a disciplined approach to your finances.
Getting your finances in order takes organization and discipline, but the benefits can save you time, money and stress. Follow these top ways to get your finances in order to help reach your financial goals faster.
Are you prepared to reach your financial goals? It starts with a smart plan! Learn how to set up a financial plan on your own. Download our Free Financial Planning Guide to get it right. Bradford’s team provides free reviews of your portfolio when you’re ready to take your plan to the next level.
Financial literacy is the general knowledge of money, taxes, investments, spending, and saving. More than ever, financial literacy is important to ensure you manage your wealth and make the right financial situations for your future goals, your health, and your legacy.
Planned giving is a method of donating through a trust or a will at a future date to an organization or non-profit allowing philanthropic people to leave a legacy. Planned giving can offer tax savings for the donor. Before you decide if planned giving is right for your estate, consider these options.
When is Medicare Open Enrollment? Medicare Open Enrollment for 2020 Coverage: Begins October 15 and continues until December 7. If you're enrolling for the first time this helpful article can guide you along the Medicare enrollment process.
When to hire a financial advisor? When your own methods become too time-consuming or you don't feel informed enough to ensure you're maximizing your potential for risk, investing or selling. Bradford Certified Financial Planners (CFP) can help you reach your financial goals. Here's some good advice on finding the right fit.
More than 60 million Americans had their identities stolen in 2018, a significant increase from 2015, where more than 15 million consumers were affected. With identity theft numbers on the rise, it certainly doesn’t appear likely that scammers are going away anytime soon. While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to preventing identity theft, there are some things you can do to make it more difficult for scammers to obtain your...
From bad credit and financial illiteracy to deepening debt and sloppy saving, American finances are trending toward a worrisome future. If you're mindful of these pitfalls and make smarter financial moves, you can avoid falling into this statistical downspin. Read more about the 6 Disturbing Personal Finance Trends for Americans.
