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DID YOU KNOW? The World in 2030: 10 predications for the Long-Term Investor The world in 2030 may seem a long way off, but at Capital Group and McKay Wealth Management we spend a lot of time thinking about the distant future....
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Learning from the top, financial planning!
Lindsey had the opportunity to join the Money Chill Out podcast team and discuss what financial planning really means. Many people don’t necessarily know what it is and all that it covers. From understanding the mechanics of...
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DID YOU KNOW? Economic Update September 2021 Please join us for our ongoing updates on the economy with Rachael Crane from City National Rochdale. Rachael and Lindsey will discuss the 3 quarters of 2021 and our continued recovery from...
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2021 - Markets Start 2021 on a High
The Week on Wall Street Shrugging off COVID-19 infections and the disruption at the Capitol on January 6, stocks powered higher to kick off a new year of trading.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.61%, while the Standard &...
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2021 - The Year in Review
The Week on Wall Street Stocks moved higher during a holiday-shortened week of trading, capping off a turbulent, but otherwise strong year for equity investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.35%, while the Standard &...
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December 21, 2020 - Vaccine Rollout Spurs Markets
The Week on Wall Street Stocks climbed higher amid the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and an improving outlook for a fiscal stimulus bill.The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has lagged all year, gained 0.44%. The Standard & Poor’s 500...
Read MoreDecember 14, 2020 - Cases Rise, Stocks Retreat
The Week on Wall Street Stocks retreated last week on rising COVID-19 infections and slow progress on an economic relief bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.57%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 0.96%. The Nasdaq...
Read MoreDecember 7, 2020 - Is Stimulus Near?
The Week on Wall Street Stocks marched higher last week on an improving outlook for the passage of a fiscal stimulus package. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.03%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 tacked on 1.67%. The Nasdaq...
Read MoreElection 2020: Political Uncertainty Creates Potential for Market Swings
INVESTING, INSIGHTS There are clear differences between President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden (and the political parties they represent) when it comes to tax policies, spending priorities, and overall economic...
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15
INVESTING, RETIREMENT FUNDING, INSIGHTS What is the Medicare Open Enrollment Period? The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is the time during which Medicare beneficiaries can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them. Each...
Read MoreCARES Act: Retirement Plan Relief Provisions
INVESTING, RETIREMENT FUNDING, INSIGHTS The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. This $2 trillion emergency relief package represents a bipartisan effort to assist both...
Read MoreCharitable Giving and Tax Planning
INVESTING, RETIREMENT FUNDING, INSIGHTS With the end of the year approaching, we pause to give thanks for our blessings and the people in our lives. It is also a time when charitable giving often comes to mind. The tax benefits...
Read MoreTeam Member Spotlight
Continuing our series of getting up close and personal with the McKay Wealth team members, this month’s spotlight is on Jim McKay. As Jim is one of the founding members of the firm, you (and us) may think we know all about him....
Read MoreShould I Retire Early?
Americans are choosing to retire early. Economists Olivier Coibion, Yuriy Gorodnichenko, and Michael Weber associated with the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) have been comparing data gathered in January and April 2020 to...
Read MoreSocial Security Retirement Income
What role does Social Security play in your retirement income strategy? As you near retirement, it's likely you'll have many questions about Social Security. How much will your retirement benefit be? When should you apply? Will...
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This month’s team member spotlight is on Lori Griffith our “luna - luna lawelawe” Hawaiian for our CFO. She is behind the scenes running our companies and taking great care of all us at McKay Wealth Management....
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