James Veal
5 Reasons Why You Should Retire
Retirement may seem out of the question these days with high inflation, a possible recession, soaring food prices, but for some older...
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James Veal
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Who Wants To Wait 40 Years To Finally Live Life?
I'll never forget talking with an older executive at one of the financial firms I used to work at. He was looking back on his life — a...
James Veal
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Here's What To Do During A Stock Market Decline
The Dow Jones closes out its worst day in three months as it falls more than 700 points as recession fears grow. The selling began...
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Don’t Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire! What?
One piece of advice I share with people approaching retirement is to pay off as much debt as possible. This makes perfect sense when it...
James Veal
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YOU HAVEN’T ROLLOVER YOUR OLD 401(K) YET!
Nearly two-thirds of American workers are on the hunt these days and bouncing from job to job at an alarming rate. With the rising...
James Veal
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It’s Your Fault If You Retire Broke
If you invest $150/month at age 25 in a growth mutual fund (10.5% annual return) until age 65, you’ll be a millionaire and have earned...
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Is It a Good Thing When a Company Splits Its Stock?
Last month, Google announced they are going to be splitting their stock price in a 20-for-1 stock split. And just last week, tech giant...
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Why Baby Boomers Believe Now is the Right Time to Leave the Workforce.
We have all heard about the "Great Resignation," the trend of people quitting their jobs to pursue better paying and more meaningful...
James Veal
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Top 7 Investing Tips That'll Make You A Better Investor
The pandemic was/continues to effect many people around the world. What it actually did though was introduce a new group of new investors...
James Veal
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10 Things We All Hate About Investing in Stocks
The stock market has created an enormous amount of wealth over the years. On average, the S&P 500 - which consists of 500 of the largest...
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Take Your Employer's Money. It's FREE!
If there's one financial decision that every single person needs to make, it's this... Always contribute to your 401(k) if your employer...
James Veal
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Is It Time to Downsize Your Home?
Did you buy your home many years ago? Or have you been in your current place for just a few years? There are plenty of reasons to sell...
James Veal
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How To Set Up Your Million Dollar 401(k) Plan At Work
Many workers do not realize that they can retire with over $1 million dollars in their employer's retirement account. Most of you are in...
James Veal
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Top 10 Wealth Building Resolutions for African Americans in 2021
You would probably agree with me but 2020 had to be one of the worst year’s ever. For most people, it could not have ended soon enough....
James Veal
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I'm Retiring Soon! What Are the Top Questions to Ask A Financial Advisor?
There are several financial transitions throughout life. One of the most significant financial transitions is retirement. The shift from...
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Why You Shouldn't Open An IRA Account With Your Bank
Many banks and federal credit unions in your city such as Wells Fargo, Citizens, and PNC offer IRA accounts. That is a good thing but...
James Veal
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3 Reasons Why You Should Take Social Security Benefits At Age 62
That day has come and you have a decision to make - should I sign up for Social Security Benefits or should I wait? You can wait until...
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5 Great Paths to A Successful Retirement
Achieving your financial goals doesn’t just happen by itself. It takes a plan, implementing the plan, following the plan, and when...
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5 Reasons Why the Stock Market Will Flourish Even Before a Coronavirus Vaccine Is Found
Although we are in a global medical pandemic and the cases of positive coronavirus seemingly increases daily, the stock market just seems...
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7 Top Reasons Why African Americans Delay Funding Their Retirement
1) I Don’t Make Enough Money. This is certainly true for some people. But I bet you can find #money to invest in if you track your...
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