Understanding Target Date Funds

Understanding Target Date Funds

March 6, 2018. By Mark Barry: A target-date fund (also known as a life cycle fund) is a mutual fund in the hybrid category that automatically resets the asset mix of stocks, bonds and other investments according to a specific time frame. Typically, this time frame is...
Choosing the Right 529 Plan for Education Savings

Choosing the Right 529 Plan for Education Savings

March 1, 2018. By Olga Okaty: With higher education costs continuing to rise dramatically and over forty-five plan options to choose from, it is essential for families to be thoughtful and strategic in selecting the 529 plan that best aligns with their particular...
Client Notice: Tax Document Delivery Update

Client Notice: Tax Document Delivery Update

January 29, 2018. By Courtney Summa: As tax season is now upon us and with some deadlines mere months away, we understand the importance of delivering the tax documents related to your Centerpoint accounts and portfolios in a timely manner.  Additionally, we are happy...
New Year’s Resolution: Check Your Credit Report

New Year’s Resolution: Check Your Credit Report

January 16, 2018. By Matthew Okaty: It’s been approximately four months since we all learned of the Equifax hack, and hopefully everyone has taken some kind of action to help safeguard their identity and credit.  While the incident may have faded from the headlines,...
Inheriting Individual Retirement Accounts

Inheriting Individual Retirement Accounts

January 3, 2018. By Lori Patterson: IRA (Individual Retirement Account) owners have the option of listing one or more beneficiaries and the percentage of the assets they will leave to each heir. Depending on the relationship of the owner and the beneficiary of the...