I hope that 2020 is off to a great start for you and your family! With the beginning of the new year, we all tend to make resolutions – losing weight, exercising more, cleaning out your closets – just to name a few! Here at PFG, we particularly love this time of year...
Pros, Cons and Possible Disasters after SECURE Act Sweeping retirement changes were just signed into law that bring both positives (for savers) and potentially disastrous consequences (for heirs). Here are five important things everyone should do right now. By Jamie...
As we age, we may become more susceptible to fraudsters who make a living preying on retirees. This can be especially true for widows and widowers who are making decisions alone and may be particularly trusting of friendly strangers. In order to protect ourselves and...
Many people do side hobbies for fun, which also happen to bring in extra income. Whenever taxpayers make money from their hobbies, they must report the income to the IRS. Here are some tips to help you correctly claim your income and expenses:Discern between a hobby...
Brian Krawiec was first introduced to PFG in 2002 during graduate school by a friend and existing PFG client. He opened a small account and little did he know, shortly after completing his Ph.D. program in 2007, Brian would interview for a position at PFG – making the...
While around 60% of us make New Year’s Resolutions, only 8% of us achieve them. But don’t let that discourage you! Transform your New Year’s Resolution into a “S.M.A.R.T.” goal, following these criteria.Specificity – How could you reach this goal? Consider the...
