How to Ensure a Lasting Legacy for Your Family-Owned Business
Learn about the Family Love Letter, a planning tool for family-owned businesses that bridges understanding and informational gaps from one generation to the next.
Estate Planning Webinar – The Family Love Letter
Estate planning is not only an integral part of our financial lives, it includes the legacy we wish to leave behind. Family business owners are uniquely positioned to pass down business, financial, and personal success through multiple generations, but many have little to no succession strategy in place.
Financial Terminology 101: Ten Terms Every Investor Should Know (Plus One Bonus Term)
There is an abundance of financial terms that get thrown around in news, market reports, and even conversations with advisors. This article sums up 10 common investment and financial terms that every investor should know.
How to Make Smart Investing and Tax Decisions at the Same Time
Most of us have a goal of retiring someday, so doesn't it make sense to consider strategies that minimize the taxability of your portfolio along the way? Here are a few ideas to think about when managing your portfolio in a tax-efficient manner.
3 Retirement Planning Decisions You Can Make in Your 20s
As a financial planner, people in their 20s often ask me, "what types of accounts should I be opening to save for retirement?" or, "how do I start investing?". Here are some ideas for those looking to get started.
Why a Stock Peak Isn’t a Cliff
Many investors may think a market high is a signal stocks are overvalued or have reached a ceiling. However, they may be surprised by what the data show.
All-Time-High Anxiety
Investors should take comfort knowing stock prices are not fighting the forces of gravity when they rise; record highs tell us the system is working as we would expect.
Are Concerns About Inflation Inflated?
With the Consumer Price Index climbing to a 13-year high in June, inflation is on a lot of investors’ minds. DFA takes a look at whether or not these concerns are overheated.
Exploring FANMAG Stock Performance
Our researchers at DFA take a deep dive into FANMAG stock performance history and why we continue to believe that fad-based investing is no substitute for a broadly diversified portfolio.