by msfinancialresources | Jul 21, 2023 | Financial
Wealth—like beauty, apparently—is in the eye of the beholder. Because while 48% of respondents surveyed by Charles Schwab reported feeling wealthy, their $560,000 average net worth (total assets excluding real estate) was only about 25% of the $2.2 million they said...
by msfinancialresources | Jun 27, 2023 | Financial
Often unknowingly, one’s financial illiteracy begins early in life and can have costly long-term or even lifetime consequences. Fortunately, educational programs are increasingly available in many communities, along with books and podcasts found through online...
by msfinancialresources | May 3, 2023 | Financial
Acting or behaving with purpose is a popular life theme today, and it’s nowhere more prevalent than in financial planning. But despite volatile markets and uncontrollable world events, the team at MS Financial works to help you realize your financial goals and...
by msfinancialresources | Apr 5, 2023 | Financial
Bank failures are relatively rare, but with two having occurred so far this year, it’s an opportune time to revisit our financial principles. The sudden failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which occurred within days following a 40-year growth run, reminds us...
by msfinancialresources | Feb 21, 2023 | Financial
With the December passage of SECURE 2.0, changes to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) have savers cheering, especially those born 1960 or later. RMDs date to 1974 when the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was established to provide for pension...
