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Ryan LeBlanc

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Your portfolio is not the market

September 2, 2019 Ryan LeBlanc 0

The state of the fixed-income market can also potentially impact portfolio performance. Bond prices commonly fall when interest rates rise, which presents a short-term concern for an investor. If a bond is held to maturity, […]

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Your Diversified Portfolio vs. the S&P 500

August 26, 2019 Ryan LeBlanc 0

How global returns and proper diversification are affecting overall returns. […]

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Do Your Investments Match Your risk tolerance?

July 15, 2019 Ryan LeBlanc 0

From time to time, it is a good idea to review how your portfolio assets are allocated – how they are divided among asset classes. Target asset allocations should reflect your tolerance for risk. Over […]

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Part 2: Pension Plans & ‘de-risking’

June 10, 2019 Ryan LeBlanc 0

Corporations are transferring pension liabilities to third parties. Where does this leave retirees? Maybe you just like the way things are going. You may not want the responsibility that goes with reinvesting a huge sum […]

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Part 1: Pension Plans & ‘de-risking’

June 3, 2019 Ryan LeBlanc 0

Corporations are transferring pension liabilities to third parties. Where does this leave retirees? A new term has made its way into today’s financial jargon: de-risking. Anyone with assets in an old-school pension plan should know […]

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1099 forms: Explaining these ubiquitous forms and their uses

April 8, 2019 Ryan LeBlanc 0

What is a 1099 form? This is a record of payment from an individual or entity, showing a payment, generated for your records. The individual/entity sends a copy to both the payee as well as […]

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Section 199A business tax deductions

February 18, 2019 Ryan LeBlanc 0

A deduction intended for pass-through business owners Many households, businesses, and other organizations are arranging their documents for the coming tax season. The changes to the tax code have inspired a great deal of discussion, […]

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Staying Out of Debt Once You Get Out of Debt

December 3, 2018 Ryan LeBlanc 0

As you reduce your liabilities, embrace the behaviors that may improve your balance sheet. Paying off a major debt produces a sense of relief. You can celebrate a financial milestone; you can “pay yourself first” […]

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The Sequence of Returns

October 8, 2018 Ryan LeBlanc 0

A look at how variable rates of return do (and do not) impact investors over time What exactly is the “sequence of returns?” The phrase simply describes the yearly variation in an investment portfolio’s rate […]

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Leaving a Legacy to Your Grandkids

September 6, 2018 Ryan LeBlanc 0

Now is the time to explore the possibilities. Grandparents Day provides a reminder of the bond between grandparents and grandchildren and the importance of family legacies. A family legacy can have multiple aspects. It can […]

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Ways to Repair Your Credit Score: Steps to get your credit rating back toward 720

July 23, 2018 Ryan LeBlanc 0

We all know the value of a good credit score. Sometimes, though, life throws us a financial curve and that score declines. What steps can we take to repair it? Reduce your credit utilization ratio […]

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You’ve got choices on plans to meet college costs

July 2, 2018 Ryan LeBlanc 0

How can you cover your child’s future college costs? Saving early (and often) may be the key for most families. Here are some college savings vehicles to consider. 529 college savings plans. Offered by states […]

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