August 10, 2020 – While not everyone is a world class athlete, we can all take notes on their habits. Much like athletes rely on the structured and diligent approach provided by their trainers, we can benefit by disciplined approaches to our own set of objectives. One can look at a financial advisor the same way…
Published July 14, 2020. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. Since then, the U.S. Treasury Department has issued guidance to clarify and, in some cases, expand the provisions of the CARES Act dealing with retirement accounts and the relief offered to retirement account…
Published June 23, 2020 – The rise of the “retail trader” has caused many to reconsider their need for a financial advisor. We strongly believe advisors play the central role in objectively helping clients achieve their long-term financial and investment goals. While each investor has different investment goals, a financial advisor can assist in planning for…
Published June 12, 2020. One aspect of the current pandemic and subsequent business layoffs and furloughs that is not being talked about very much is the impact to corporate retirement plans. I’m not referring to the new CARES Act withdrawal regulations. But rather the impact that those layoffs could have on a plan’s non-discrimination testing…
May 22, 2020 – As you may know, Dopkins Wealth Management has published numerous pieces that illustrate the importance of staying invested through difficult times. As hard as it may be, investors who have stayed in their seats have usually been rewarded. Many advisors structure their clients’ portfolios to emphasize smaller market capitalization stocks, deeper…
May 11, 2020 – There is no doubt, we are in unprecedented times. In the past six weeks we have seen a record number of people file for unemployment, oil prices fall to record lows, and US GDP contract by 4.8%. Yet, what did the stock market do in April amidst all the poor economic…
May 8, 2020 – The global pandemic has resulted in significant financial stress for many individuals and consequently this has caused a financial strain for charities that serve those in need. Many have suffered from the economic impact of the virus, but there are still many individuals that feel a need to help by making…
May 5, 2020 – It’s true, sudden market downturns can be unsettling. However, it’s a fallacy to think you can wave the white flag, get out of the market, and jump back in “when the time is right.” All too often, undisciplined investors jump ship and sell out of stocks during market downturns. It’s reasonable…
May 1, 2020 – You might be reading this hunkered down in your basement, taking inventory of your supplies, or watching a DIY facemask tutorial on YouTube. If so, you’re like all of us navigating a fog of uncertainty that, so far, has left more questions than answers. To help offer you some firmer footing,…
April 16, 2020 – The CARES Act was signed into law, making it the largest fiscal stimulus bill ever passed in U.S. history. The Act is going to provide $2 trillion of relief to small businesses, industries, and individuals who have felt the impact of COVID-19. For context, this stimulus bill is roughly 10% of…