Burnsville, MN

Many investors have turned to a financial professional for help when navigating economic uncertainty in addition to wanting to build a portfolio that will withstand market shocks and generate sustainable income in retirement. Choosing a financial advisor for either investment skill or financial planning capabilities may not be enough.

To a great extent, how you approach investing depends on how you deal with four financial unknowns: longevity, inflation, market returns and tax policy. In this article, we break down each of these unknowns, and offer suggestions for ways that may help insulate you from their risks.

There are many things investors can’t control — inflation, market direction and interest rates spring to mind — but if you get your taxes organized now, you can make some tax-smart moves (and avoid some costly mistakes). Here’s a list of important Dos and Don’ts to make your life easier this tax season.

Everyone was probably relieved to turn the page on 2022. We’ve had a year in which almost every asset class lost ground. Inflation spiked and the war in Ukraine showed very little signs of resolution. That said, you can control only what you can control. By remaining disciplined and sticking to a well-constructed financial plan, you should be able to handle whatever life throws at you.

Until you turn 65 and are eligible for Medicare, you’ll need some type of medical coverage. Whether this means participating in your company’s health plan, your spouse’s company’s health plan or purchasing coverage from the insurance marketplace, you’ll need to figure out which options make the most sense for you.