Posts by Amanda McFarlane
What Is Blockchain Technology?
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 What Is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain is a digital ledger on which cryptocurrency transactions are distributed across a network of computers using information encrypted by cryptography.…
Read MoreWhat Is a Deferred Annuity?
Last Updated: February 1, 2024 Annuities can provide supplementary income to your primary retirement savings. If you are looking to add some security to your portfolio with a guaranteed retirement…
Read MoreWhat Is Cryptocurrency?
Last Updated: February 1, 2024 What Is Cryptocurrency? We’ve all heard of bitcoin, but what IS it? Bitcoin is the most well-known and highest-valued—and first—cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is decentralized digital currency…
Read MoreWhat Is an Immediate Annuity?
Last Updated: February 1, 2024 Company-provided pensions are on the way out, but what if there was a way you could purchase your own “pension” of sorts? What Is an…
Read MoreIntroduction to Sustainable Investing
Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Is investing in funds or stocks in alignment with your principles and beliefs important to you? If so, understanding what sustainable investing is and how…
Read MoreIntroduction to Investing for Retirement: Types of Asset Classes and Retirement Plans
Last Updated: February 1, 2024 There is no one formula for building a successful retirement plan—there are seemingly endless options and plans for you to invest in and take advantage…
Read MoreWhat Is Financial Risk Tolerance?
Last Updated: February 1, 2024 When you hear the word “risk” in association with your money and investing, what do you feel? Are you excited about the opportunity for high…
Read MoreWhat Is an Annuity—and Why It May Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
Last Updated: February 1, 2024 Do you consider yourself a good money saver? Do you live below your means? Do the market ups and downs make you nervous? If having…
Read MoreWhat Is a Living Trust and Why You Should Have One
Last Updated: February 1, 2024 Estate planning is important, no matter your age, wealth, or financial assets or status. Basic estate planning often covers a will and advanced healthcare directives,…
Read More10 Signs You’re Working With the Wrong Financial Advisor
Last Updated: February 1, 2024 Most people don’t know how to choose—or when to leave—a financial or investment advisor. Have you had a less-than-pleasant experience with a doctor, salesperson, or…
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