Is Refinancing the Right Solution?  Read Article

Below are two studies, conducted by Morningstar and Innovest Portfolio Solutions, which demonstrate how periodically rebalancing your portfolio can reduce downside risk, shorten the recovery time following a market downturn, and enhance return potential compared to never rebalancing.  Read full article

July Review of the Second Quarter.  

Information on the secure act and how Fidelity is handling the changes

In Spite of Healthy Returns, 2019 Wasn’t Easy

Upon reaching age 18, an individual is considered to be an adult in most states and is entitled to medical privacy that prevents doctors from sharing any information without permission.  

Don't get scammed!

The year 2018 ushered in seismic tax-code changes that you're likely to see reflected on your 2018 return: notably, the end of personal exemptions as well as higher standard deduction amounts that mean many fewer taxpayers are apt to benefit from itemizing their deductions than in the past.

by Julie A. Welch, CPA, CFP^®, PFS; and Cara L. Smith, CPA, CFP^®
Julie A. Welch, CPA, CFP^®, PFS, is the director of tax services and a shareholder with Meara Welch Browne P.C. in Leawood, Kansas.
Cara Smith, CPA, CFP^®, is a senior tax manager with Meara Welch Browne P.C. in Leawood, Kansas.

In this world of technology and constant connectivity, working remotely has become more common. 

 Hurricanes, floods, fires, blizzards, ice storms. No matter the season, we are reminded on a daily basis just how fragile our homes are. With the gas explosions in the Merrimack Valley and Hurricane Florence fresh in our minds, this is a good time to consider the safety of your valuables and your important papers. We suggest that you consider a safe deposit box in addition to an in-home lock box or safe. 

When is the last time you checked the beneficiaries of your 401(k) account? 

Phishing, the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information such as passwords and credit card numbers, was recently reaffirmed as the "biggest cybersecurity threat in 2018." 

Have you been meaning to enroll your company's 401(k) but keep putting it off? 

Looking to increase your financial fitness in 2018? 

 To prevent/minimize the impact of data breaches and identity theft:

Here’s a plus for passive investingover active: lower taxes.

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