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2Q 2022 Market Letter

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2Q 2022 Market Letter

A SELF-HELP GUIDE FOR CHALLENGING TIMES

If you’re nervous these days, rest assured that you are not alone. In fact, you are in such good company that this lifeboat is starting to look a little bit crowded.

Episode 4: The Summer of Our Discontent

Episode 4: The Summer of Our Discontent

Join us as Jim sits down with Caroline Miller, Chief Asset Allocation Strategist at Alpine Micro. An independent global investment research firm out of Montreal Canada to discuss the inflation, stocks, the FED and how they all combine for the perfect summer of discontent.

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Saving for College

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Saving for College

May 29th is National 529 Day (5/29), a day created to highlight the importance of 529 savings plans in helping families pay for college or training expenses.

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1Q 2022 Market Letter

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1Q 2022 Market Letter

DON’T LOOK UP

Believe me, I get it; it’s ugly out there right now and nothing sounds quite so appealing as the thought of being able to turn a blind eye to it all and pretend that none of this is happening.

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Earth Day 2022: Let's Talk about ESG

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Earth Day 2022: Let's Talk about ESG

On this day, created to raise awareness about environmental issues, we reflect on how the choices we make affect the environment.

Episode 3: Word is Bond

Episode 3: Word is Bond

On this not-to-be-missed episode of the Value of Time podcast, we’re diving deep into the bond market: at a time of rising inflation and interest rates, what should we expect, what can we do, and why the heck would we even want to own bonds at a time like this?! We’ll get the answers to all of this and more with industry veteran Eddie Bernhardt of Invesco.

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4Q 2021 Market Letter

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4Q 2021 Market Letter

BACK WHERE WE STARTED, HERE WE GO ‘ROUND AGAIN

Another year under our belts, another one already storming out of the gate. Before 2022 completely gets away from us, though, conventional wisdom dictates that, as investors, it is our duty to stop and scrutinize the books we only just barely closed this past December 31st. The purpose?

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The Responsibilities of Administering a Retirement Plan for Employees

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The Responsibilities of Administering a Retirement Plan for Employees

Tips and advice on why it’s important to have retirement plans for your employees!

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Who are the states without income tax?

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Who are the states without income tax?

Did the lockdown of the pandemic leave you with the itch to travel? Or perhaps it made you leave your home state altogether? The pandemic of last year came with many unforeseen circumstances.

Golf Has Found a New Normal Amidst Covid

Golf Has Found a New Normal Amidst Covid

At Pacific Portfolio Consulting, we want to increase your value of time. As a firm with nearly 30 years of experience providing multi-disciplined financial guidance, we have access to a wide array of solutions.

These 5 Hobbies Topped the Charts during Covid

These 5 Hobbies Topped the Charts during Covid

Anyone who spent months at home this past year while isolating knows how important it is to alleviate cabin fever. These top five hobbies helped millions of people fill the unexpected hours of free time they never had before.

Estate Planning During A Time of Crisis

Estate Planning During A Time of Crisis

When assets are plentiful, estate planning takes on particular necessity–notably during this uncertain COVID-19 pandemic. Worries attract questions about how we will look after our loved ones.

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WA Long-Term Benefits Employee Payroll Tax

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WA Long-Term Benefits Employee Payroll Tax

Starting January 1, 2022, the Washington State Long-term Services and Supports Trust Act will require many residents to either have long-term care insurance (LTCI) coverage from a private insurer or else pay.

The Role of a Governing Advisor for Retirement

The Role of a Governing Advisor for Retirement

Employers have a lot on their plates running their core business let alone the additional fiduciary responsibilities for sponsoring their employee retirement program.