Published Articles
Our financial advisors at Wealth Management Group contribute our insights to well-known publications such as Forbes, Chicago Sun Times, US News, and New York Business Journal, on topics that matter to you, such as retirement planning, business management, investment strategies, and more. The goal of our articles is to help retirees, pre-retirees, investors, and business owners accomplish their financial goals and avoid the common pitfalls.
Stock Shock Over Coronavirus
Craig Bolanos was featured on NBC Chicago as many investors worried about what would happen to their money after a sudden drop in global stocks over concerns about the coronavirus. Craig also discussed how to protect your portfolio in these turbulent times.
8 Facts to Know About Mutual Fund Fees
Craig was recently featured in Debbie Carlson’s latest article in U.S. News & World Report, ‘8 Facts to Know About Mutual Fund Fees’. Mutual fund fees can be confusing to some investors, and Craig seeks to clarify some common questions and addresses research, determining which share class is better, and common fees. Click below to read the full article and get Craig’s full takes!
Disclaimer: Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Investing in mutual funds involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
The Pros And Cons Of The SECURE Act Provision To Limit Inherited IRAs
On August 12th, Craig Bolanos was featured in Sarah Bauder’s “The Pros And Cons Of The SECURE Act Provision To Limit Inherited IRAs – 4 Experts Weigh In” article appearing in the Gold IRA Guide. In the recent Gold IRA Guide article, Craig goes on to discuss the good, the bad, and the bottom line of The SECURE Act which was recently passed by the US House of Representatives. SECURE stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” which now has the legislation going from the US House of Reps to the Senate. Click below to read the full article and Craig’s take on it all!
Disclaimer:The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific legal, tax or financial advice or recommendations for any individual. Please consult your legal, tax or financial advisor regarding your specific situation.
Any examples presented are hypothetical examples and are not representative of any specific situation. Your results will vary. The hypothetical rates of return used do not reflect the deduction of fees and charges inherent to investing.
The Avalanche Issue: Health Expenses Can Decimate Retirement Savings Featuring Craig Bolanos
In their August, 2019 issue, Craig Bolanos was featured in Jeffrey Steele’s article, ‘The Avalanche Issue: Health Expenses Can Decimate Retirement Savings’ appearing in the Chicago Tribune’s ‘Retire Ahead’ newsletter. In the article, Steele discusses how people often fail to account for the impact of costs related to their physical health, and the disastrous results that can happen from neglecting to do so. Craig argues that health care remains the largest “avalanche issue” in retirement planning today. He goes on to explain that health care costs are difficult to quantify and especially hard to plan around. Craig recommends to readers that securing a financial planner to help with difficult and often confusing medical discussions is the best preventative medicine for retirees and pre-retirees.
Disclaimer:Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advise or recommendations for any individual. Wealth Management Group and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice or services.
7 Tips to Know When Buying Preferred Stocks
On July 25th, 2019, Craig Bolanos was featured in Debbie Carlson’s ‘7 Tips to Know When Buying Preferred Stocks’ article appearing in U.S. News & World Report. In the article, she talks about how the recent drop in interest rates may make preferred stocks attractive again as the Federal Reserve looks set to cut rates. She goes on to describe various tips to know for those who might be interested in buying preferred stocks, such as paying attention if the stock is callable, meaning the issuer can “call in” or redeem the stock at a certain price at a certain date. Craig mentions in the article that potential investors need to consider if a company may offer any call premium – the dollar amount over the stock’s par value, “because you’d hate to have your favorite preferred stock called about from you.”
Disclaimer:Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advise or recommendations for any individual. Wealth Management Group and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice or services.
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