Investment Crisis Anniversaries to Remember

Financial Design Studio Investment Crisis

Today marks our 10 year wedding anniversary and so it seems fitting to think back to the effect of investment crisis anniversaries.  There were lessons learned at each investment crisis anniversary and it shapes how you continue to invest over the years ahead. See our examples in the list below. Worst One-Day Stock Losses Recently…

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What is a 529 plan?[Video]

Financial Design Studio 529 Plan

What is a 529 plan?  And how is it different from most other types of accounts?  First of all, anyone can open an account, regardless of your income or age. With an IRA or 401(k) you are limited to the amount you can put into an account.  With a 529 plan there is no annual…

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Factors That Affect Your College Investment Choices

Financial Design Studio College Investment

Factors That Affect Your College Investment Choices How do you respond to the different factors that affect your college investment choices. In addition to choosing the right investments so your funds grow, there are a couple of other things to consider. Timing and fees are two other factors that can affect the overall benefit you…

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Is Now The Right Time to Invest?

Financial Design Studio Is it the right time to invest

We’ve witnessed the markets move higher for several months and you may be wondering, “Is now the right time to invest?” If you’ve had funds invested over the course of this time you have been able to benefit by seeing your money grow.  For you, we posted a video a few weeks ago simply reminding…

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