Money
Year-End Investment Decisions
From Stephen Clifford, Registered Investment Advisor Representative The Winfield Group - Scottsdale, Arizona
Year-end investment decisions may sometimes result in substantial tax savings. Tax planning may allow you to control the timing and method by which you report your income and claim your deductions and credits. The basic strategy for year-end planning is both to time your...
Choosing an Assisted-Living Facility
From Stephen Clifford, Registered Investment Advisor Representative The Winfield Group - Scottsdale, Arizona
What is an assisted-living facility? The wide number of options available makes defining the term difficult. Generally, however, assisted-living facilities primarily serve senior citizens who need more help than those who live in independent living communities.
Saving for the Future: Start Now or Start Later?
From Stephen Clifford, Registered Investment Advisor Representative The Winfield Group - Scottsdale, Arizona
There are many ways to try to reach a future goal. You can save now, or you can save later (or perhaps do both). But there is an advantage to putting your savings and earnings to work for you as early as possible.
Tips for Traveling Abroad
From Stephen Clifford, Registered Investment Advisor Representative The Winfield Group - Scottsdale, Arizona
For many people, there's perhaps nothing more exciting than traveling to a new country, experiencing different cultures, tasting exotic foods, and exploring unfamiliar landscapes. But before you take off on an international adventure, consider that a little preparation and a few precautions can help prevent a lot of unexpected headaches.
15 Facts about Social Security
From Stephen Clifford, Registered Investment Advisor Representative
The Winfield Group - Scottsdale, Arizona
It's easy to take Social Security for granted when retirement is years away, but with 94% of the U.S. workforce covered by Social Security,* it's likely that this program will play a role in your financial future, perhaps even sooner than you think. Here are some facts and statistics from the Social Security Administration that highlight why Social Security is important to so many people.