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2017: 9 Experts, 4 Surprises and 1 Million Dollar Bet

February 16, 2018 by Audrey Grubman

In January 2017, experts agreed on a few high-level financial predictions. By the end of 2017, it was clear that they were wrong on all counts.

Filed Under: Investment Management

To Bit or Not to Bit: What Should Investors Make of Bitcoin Mania?

January 8, 2018 by Audrey Grubman

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are fairly new, but the recent value surge of bitcoins has led to increased media attention. Still, should you invest?

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Investment Management

Monkeys Throwing Darts (and Why the Monkeys Have Been Losing Lately)

August 9, 2017 by Audrey Grubman

Have you ever heard that a blindfolded monkey throwing darts at a page of stocks would do better than a human at picking winners? There’s some truth to this.

Filed Under: Investment Management

When Should I Start Getting Serious About Retirement?

May 3, 2017 by Audrey Grubman

When is the best time to get serious about retirement planning? Audrey Grubman breaks down the retirement planning timeline.

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Retirement

Should Your Advisor Be a Fiduciary?

March 6, 2017 by Audrey Grubman

Why some advisors have a problem with the new Fiduciary Rule developed by the DOL, and why we champion it at Parkside Advisors.

Filed Under: Investment Management, Retirement

Grubman and Vanguard: How We’re Alike and How We’re Not

February 1, 2017 by Audrey Grubman

The Vanguard 500 Index fund has strongly outperformed the majority of managers for most of the past 40 years. Here’s how Grubman is aligned with Vanguard, and how we differ.

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A Terrific Way to Increase Retirement Savings

October 18, 2016 by Audrey Grubman

Many employer plans now contain both a regular 401(k) plan and a Roth 401(k) option. The regular 401(k) allows an employee to defer up to $18,000 of compensation in 2017 ($24,000 for folks age 50 or older) before taxes. The benefit of regular contributions is that you reduce your taxes at the time of contribution, allow the earnings in the plan to compound over time, and defer taxes until you withdraw funds during retirement, when you will possibly be taxed at a lower rate. Contributions to a Roth 401(k) are made after-tax, i.e., contributions do not reduce your taxable income/taxesRead More

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Tax Planning

The 7 Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds

September 19, 2016 by Audrey Grubman

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a mini-foundation that anyone can set up without the expense or a lot of paperwork. For our clients, it can be a great way to donate to charity without hassle, but it comes with other perks. First, how a donor-advised fund works: Through a custodian such as Fidelity or Schwab, you set up your DAF and deposit money or appreciated assets into it. You then direct the fund to distribute cash to any qualified non-profit organization, such as the Sierra Club or Doctors Without Borders. Why donor-advised funds are great, in my opinion: YouRead More

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Tax Planning

Medicare Enrollment: Avoid the Pitfalls, Take the Opportunities

September 2, 2016 by Audrey Grubman

If you’re like many people, the information you receive about Medicare through the mail, from insurance agents, or by talking with friends, family, and co-workers can be confusing. And the abundance of conflicting information can leave you anxious, worrying that you could do the wrong thing—or nothing at all—and miss a key enrollment period or incur penalties forever. Here are some common misconceptions we’ve come across: “I should wait until Open Enrollment in the fall to sign up for Medicare.” “I received a brochure that says I HAVE to enroll at age 65.” “If I have health insurance through myRead More

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Questions to Ask a Potential Financial Advisor

August 22, 2016 by Audrey Grubman

When you’re in the market for a financial advisor, you want to find one that’s going to be a perfect fit for the long run. Your relationship with your financial advisor is key to your financial health, success, and peace of mind. At Parkside Advisors, we are keenly aware that a good client-advisor relationship is crucial for long-term success. We invite you to interview us before you commit to our services. And even if we do not turn out to be the right fit, we are happy to provide some guidelines for choosing a financial advisor. Here are a fewRead More

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