When it comes to investing, avoiding costly mistakes is essential for building long-term financial security and achieving your financial goals. Investment errors can not only erode wealth but also set you back years in your financial journey. Here are some common pitfalls to avoid. Lacking a clear financial plan It
Why Estate Planning Matters Estate planning is not just for the wealthy, itās a crucial process for everyone, ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your loved ones are not burdened with unnecessary legal and financial challenges. Proper planning also prepares for unforeseen circumstances, such
The BOI Reporting saga continuesā¦ In the latest development, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has reinstated the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This follows a recent federal court decision that lifted the previous nationwide injunction, thereby reactivating the mandate for entities to
One of the biggest financial dilemmas people face is deciding whether to pay off debt or invest. The right answer depends on several factors, but a good rule of thumb is to focus on paying off any debt with an interest rate above 4% before prioritizing investing. Why 4%? The
We get asked this question about every 4 years, “If [insert candidates name] is elected should we sell our stocks?” And our answer is usually the same, that we believe that the stock market doesn’t usually react to which president is elected to the white house and that the president
Identifying Retirement Expenses The initial step towards estimating your retirement needs is to pinpoint your anticipated expenses. You can adopt either the bottom-up or the top-down approach. The bottom-up method requires you to draft a detailed budget, listing every foreseeable expense in retirement such as groceries, utilities, travel, and property
Question: How does Mills Wealth Investment team think about preferred stock compared to common stock? This is a pretty detailed in-the-weeds question, but I think the answer can help explain a little about how we think about building āefficientā portfolios that barbell risk assets on one side of the portfolio