It’s natural to wonder exactly how a bank safeguards your money. Fortunately, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance exists for this very reason: to help protect your funds once deposited. Read on to explore the purpose of FDIC... Read More
C.H. Dean is pleased to announce an expansion to the Dean Mutual Fund family with the launch of a new mutual fund: Dean Equity Income (DAEIX). To be taken to Dean Mutual Funds Website and read the full write up... Read More
Each year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) evaluates its limitations for employer-sponsored retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457, TSP, etc.), individual retirement accounts (IRA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), dependent care accounts, and payroll taxes for Social Security,... Read More
The term “diversification” is often heard but not always fully understood. Proper diversification of investments can help investors minimize risk and volatility in their portfolio, while maximizing returns. Diversification is more than avoiding too many eggs in one basket. Rather,... Read More
U.S. citizens currently hold more than $12 trillion in individual retirement accounts (IRAs). A large portion of that IRA money will be spent by account holders during their retirement, but a sizable portion will be inherited by beneficiaries in the... Read More
When it comes time to invest in the stock market, it pays to have an investment plan and stick with it. It can be tempting to try to time investments in the market to avoid downturns, but it is hard to... Read More
Choosing a retirement plan can be quite the undertaking due to the significant impact it can have on the quality of life you will live during retirement. Today, Roth retirement options are becoming more popular among professionals such as medical... Read More
In order to log in to your companies 401(k) account please do the following: Go to www.chdean.com In the upper right hand corner of the website click on Client Log-In Click Retirement Plans, this will take you a new page Click Participant... Read More
With the 2018 increase in federal estate tax limits, protecting one’s estate from taxes has become less important for many. Effective January 1, 2018, individuals can leave just over $11 million to heirs and pay no federal estate or gift tax. A married... Read More
Contrary to what you might think, financial independence isn’t just the result of enjoying a high income over the course of your career. It’s earned through two patterns of behavior: Making consistently good financial choices throughout your lifetime, and Maximizing... Read More