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You and your investment representative: a relationship of trust
Perhaps your doctor, lawyer, and accountant are trusted advisors. Through years of working with them, they have come to know your family and your particular needs. How about your investment representative? Have you built the same kind of trusting relationship with him or her? Your investment representative could be a resource to tap for financial planning information through the many stages of your life.
Keep your head in the game: avoiding mental errors when you invest
In the sports world, a mental error can cost your team the big game. When you are investing, a mental error can put your retirement portfolio at risk. Mistakes often result from letting misconceptions and emotions affect your decisions.
Have a 401(k) plan at a former employer?
Here are some options for getting the most out of multiple retirement accounts. You may have had multiple jobs over your career, and left behind retirement account balances of critical building blocks for your retirement. Here is a short guide to your options of what to do with a retirement account left with a former employer:
Investing for your later years? Think asset preservation but don’t forget growth
After years of investing for retirement and other goals, you may have accumulated a substantial portfolio. If you’re approaching or already enjoying retirement, there are important steps that you can take to help ensure that your investment plan -- and your nest egg -- is on track for your Golden Years.
Dividend-Paying Stocks: A Potential Source of Income
If you’re looking for an investment-income source, you may want to consider adding dividend-paying stocks to your portfolio. They may be especially appealing to retirees or investors who aren’t comfortable with a lot of risk.
Wealth Management Is More Than Portfolio Supervision
At its most effective, wealth management is a multi-faceted approach—addressing risk and tax issues, estate planning and charitable gifting, and perhaps college and long-term care planning. It’s unlikely to find one single financial professional who’s equally well versed in all these disciplines. Acknowledging that reality, the LPL Financial Advisors of MaxWealth Management located at Lake Michigan Credit Union frequently collaborates in a team effort, to draw on their collective understanding to the benefit of their clients.
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Wallet Wisdom Podcast | Ep 62: How to Launch Your Small Business: 5 Essential Steps for Success
Learn 5 essential steps for launching a small business successfully. From realistic projections to leveraging resources, ensure your entrepreneurial journey is well-planned.
Fraud Is Evolving: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe | Wallet Wisdom Podcast Episode 59
Learn 5 crucial strategies to protect yourself from financial fraud. Understand the evolving threats and how to stay safe in today’s digital world.
Wallet Wisdom Podcast: How Credit Unions Compare to Banks
Featuring Guest Patty Corkery, President & CEO of Michigan Credit Union League Most people think banks and credit unions are basically the same but they’re not. One is built to serve shareholders. The other is built to serve you.
How The Latest Fed Rates Impact Your Budget & Borrowing Power
In the latest episode of Wallet Wisdom, host Brett sits down with LMCU’s VP of Accounting, Tommy Minchew, and SVP of Finance, Mike Steele, to demystify one of the most talked-about financial topics with this latest decision to maintain interest rates by the Federal Reserve and how it impacts your wallet*. Whether you’re a saver, borrower, or somewhere in between, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you navigate today’s economic landscape.
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