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5 Essential Planning Tips for High School Seniors
As high school comes to an end, a new chapter of life awaits high school seniors. It's an exciting and transformative time, but it also...
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- May 13
- 1 min
Dreaming of Owning a Second Home?
Summer is here and with it are fanciful dreams of owning a second, seasonal home. Maybe it’s a beachside bungalow or a mountain cabin or...
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- May 2
- 1 min
5 Reasons to Consider International Investments
Opportunities outside the U.S. offer plenty of potential, but plenty of risk too As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, more...
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- May 2
- 1 min
The Cost of Dating in a High-Inflation Environment
Couples are rethinking their date choices for ideas that won’t break the bank There's no denying that dating can be an expensive...
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- Apr 20
- 1 min
Factors Leading to a Cooling Housing Market
Over the past several years, the housing market has been on a relentless upward trajectory, with home prices reaching record levels and...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Mar 27
- 1 min
Understanding Real Estate Escalation Clauses
The National Association of Realtors just reported that existing-home sales reversed a 12-month slide in February, registering the...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Mar 23
- 1 min
What Important Issues Should I Consider Regarding Changes Made By The SECURE Act 2.0?
What Important Issues Should I Consider Regarding Changes Made By The SECURE Act 2.0?
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- Mar 13
- 1 min
Bank Alternatives for Diversifying Cash Holdings
As a business owner, you may have heard about the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. These two events highlight...
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- Feb 16
- 1 min
Utilizing a Health Savings Account to Reduce Your Future Tax Bill
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of savings account designed to help individuals and families save money on their health expenses...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Career Advancement vs. Job Security
Changing jobs can be a difficult decision, but it can also be a great opportunity for growth and advancement in your career. However,...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Jan 27
- 1 min
Looking to Invest in International Markets in 2023 ?
Over the past several years, the performance of international markets have generally trailed the markets here in the United States. Will...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Mutual-fund investors felt the pain in 2022
Quarterly survey of top-performing stock managers on a 12month basis, a mere 40 wrapped up 2022 in positive territory. The average loss...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Top 5 (Almost Guaranteed) Predictions for 2023
The year 2022 will be remembered by investors as a very difficult year as almost all financial assets struggled. Stocks struggled, bonds...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Understanding the History of the January Effect
The January Effect is a pattern exhibited by stocks in the last few trading days of December and the first few weeks of January. During...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Are We Seeing the Death of Equities?
Dour predictions on the demise of stocks fill the air. They remind us of one of the biggest contrarian signals of all time: a...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Understanding the Basics of Economic Forecasting
When weather forecasts are inaccurate, we can usually change our plans with little consequence in the greater scheme of things. When...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Social Security Gets a Massive 8.7% Raise
In October of 2018, the Social Security Administration announced that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Nov 11, 2022
- 1 min
Taxes on I Bonds
As investors seek to insulate their portfolio from rising inflation and the bumpy stock market, many are turning to Series I savings...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Nov 1, 2022
- 1 min
October Was a Good Lesson for Jittery Investors
Remembering the benefits of dollar-cost-averaging and why it makes sense October is usually one of the worst months for stocks, but...
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NorthPoint Financial
- Nov 1, 2022
- 1 min
IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets to Account for Inflation
Shifts in tax brackets as well as the standard deduction slated for 2024 On October 18, 2022, the IRS announced tax year 2023 adjustments...
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