Wealth Wednesday

Planning for retirement? You’re probably focused on your investments, but have you thought about other major risks that could impact your savings? In this episode, we’re diving into three overlooked challenges that retirees face: long-term care costs, financial support for adult children, and the increasing rate of "gray divorce" among people 50+. These factors can create unexpected financial stress, making it crucial to prepare early. Watch to learn important stats, helpful tips, and ways you can protect your retirement from these risks.

Election Day is right around the corner, and people are buzzing with excitement and worry. For some, it’s a time of hope, while for others, it brings concern about what’s next. Many investors wonder: Will this election impact my investments? Today, we're diving into that topic and discussing whether Election Day really matters to your financial future.

As the calendar turns towards fall, it is natural to think about the young people in our lives heading back to school. With that in mind, we wanted to spend a few minutes talking about the new and improved 529 plans. The SECURE Act made some significant changes that alter how these accounts can be used.

We all face a difficult reality in our lives. At some point, either you or your spouse will pass away. This event creates an emotional wave. In addition, those feelings can be complicated by financial issues. Today we are going to talk about 5 things you need to consider when your spouse dies

Catch the replay of our live show from July 3rd. We discuss: Stocks and bonds year-to-date, the impact of the Magnificent 7, market valuations, the importance of longer-term holdings, Expectations for a correction, and what we see going forward.

Tyler Brautigan and Zach Seese have joined the Commonwealth team as financial advisors. Tyler is in the Wheeling office. He recently completed the requirements to earn his CFP® designation. This makes the fifth member of our team to earn the Certified Financial Planner Professional­­™ marks. Tyler is a native of the Upper Ohio Valley, is married, and has three children. Zach is a recent graduate of WVU's financial planning program. He will be in the Parkersburg office. He has served the past two summers as an intern. He is currently preparing for the CFP® exam. He is also the son of advisor, Michael Seese

AI – Artificial intelligence. It is the new frontier of technology and could revolutionize every industry. This also includes the world of personal finance. It’s intriguing, exciting, and downright scary. Today, we dig in.

In this video, we talk about what is happening in the investment world, the impact of the Magnificent 7, the changes made to our bond holdings, the concept of rebalancing expecting a correction in stocks, and whether higher interest rates are good or bad.

One of the most important elements of any retirement plan is what you spend. As you reach your fifties, one important goal to focus on is paying off your mortgage and other debt before you retire. Let's look at how the average American spends in retirement, and why not having those big debt payments can improve your chances for success.