Submitted by Paul Harrison, written by Edward Jones
Spring is in the air – or, at the very least, it’s on the calendar this month. And if you’re like many people, you may be looking forward to doing some spring cleaning around your house and yard. But this year, why not go beyond your physical environment and do some “sprucing up” of your financial situation?
Here are a few possibilities to consider:
• Clean your portfolio of “clutter.” When you… Continue reading
By Jeffrey Brower
With spring comes home maintenance, spring cleaning, and getting the yard and flower beds ready. Some of these projects require professional help or perhaps special tools, but some things can be done on your own with tools you already have. As someone who has worked in the home improvement and home services industry for over twenty years, I am often asked for tips and still learn new tips from my partners today. Here are some helpful, easy… Continue reading
By Michele Swing, SEABA Board Member
Congratulations! You have decided to become your own boss, kick the time clock to the curb, and give your final salute to your cubicle. Starting your own business is a liberating decision, one that separates you from being a mere employee to an admirable, self-employed, self-sufficient business owner. It is important to make sure your business has a strong foundation so it can flourish into the company you’ve always dreamed of.
With the economic… Continue reading
By Chris Balch
You have been negotiating this deal for weeks. This is a great opportunity and you are anxious to get the purchase closed. You and the seller have haggled over every term, every issue, and every comma (or so it seems). You are finally ready to close the deal and suddenly you notice a term in the agreement that you hadn’t paid attention to before. It is titled “Merger Clause,” and says something to the effect that… Continue reading
By Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Paul Harrison
Investors may get frustrated with their investments because those investments don’t seem to produce quick results. And perhaps that’s understandable in our fast-paced society in which we’ve grown accustomed to instant gratification. But investing is, by nature, a long-term activity. If you look at it in terms of an athletic event, it’s not a sprint, in which you must pull out all the stops to quickly… Continue reading
By Chris Balch
You have been negotiating this deal for weeks. This is a great opportunity and you are anxious to get the purchase closed. You and the seller have haggled over every term, every issue, and every comma (or so it seems). You are finally ready to close the deal and suddenly you notice a term in the agreement that you hadn’t paid attention to before. It is titled “Merger Clause,” and says something to the effect that “All… Continue reading
By Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Paul Harrison
Investors may get frustrated with their investments because those investments don’t seem to produce quick results. And perhaps that’s understandable in our fast-paced society in which we’ve grown accustomed to instant gratification. But investing is, by nature, a long-term activity. If you look at it in terms of an athletic event, it’s not a sprint, in which you must pull out all the stops to quickly… Continue reading
In today’s economy, you may find yourself traveling away from your home base to find work. When it comes time to file taxes, it’s important to make sure you don’t shortchange yourself by not claiming deductions you are entitled to under the law. For tax purposes, the key factor is the assignment’s length. If you are away from home for more than one year, then the assignment is classified as “indefinite” (not “temporary”), and you… Continue reading
The front doors to the L.L. Bean flagship store in Maine do not lock. It’s not a matter of malfunction: there is no lock, and never was. Since the store opened in 1951, it has been open 24/7.
The rest of us, however, not only have locks; we use them, and we want to trust them, but too often we can’t. We see it on television all the time: the good guys burst through in the nick… Continue reading
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Paul Harrison
You may be unaware of it, but September was Life Insurance Awareness Month. And when you consider the lifetime of benefits you and your family may receive from life insurance, you might agree that a month isn’t too long to spend on this important part of your overall financial picture.
Unfortunately, too many Americans are uninsured or under-insured. In fact, nearly a… Continue reading