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October 2020

The Value of Investing with a Financial Professional Instead of a Do-It-Yourself Approach

Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on October 28th, 2020

Paying fees for professional investment management is something we’d all like to avoid. Why pay for some guy in a suit to manage your investments when you can do-it-yourself with a simple online brokerage account? There are many reasons to trust a professional - read on to find out whether it’s worth it to go with the pros.

Active vs. Passive

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What are Employee Stock Options, and why should I care?

Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on October 28th, 2020

As a young gun in the industry, you might not care about your employee stock options, but for those who pay attention, there are potential benefits. In this article we are going to look at two things, first what exactly are employee stock options, and secondly why you may want to consider taking advantage of them.

What are stock options

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How to Plan Long-Term Care Before You Need It

Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on October 19th, 2020

It’s daunting to think about the day when you may not be able to live independently and care for yourself. But planning early for long-term care can keep you from becoming overwhelmed in the event that you develop a chronic illness, disability or other condition.

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What College Students Need to Know About Money

Submitted by Eric Nichols, ChFC, AIF® | Empowering Your Financial Future on October 1st, 2020

College represents a time of independence in a young adult’s life. It may be the first time that your child has almost complete control over their own finances. From deciding how to use their spending money to deciphering student loan options, it can be difficult for students to adjust to the financial side of college living.

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