Congress Threatens 1031 Exchange

The section 1031 exchange is part of the Internal Revenue Code that allows a taxpayer to sell appreciated real estate, to purchase other real estate and to defer tax on the gain. Congress is debating tax reform and IRC section 1031 exchanges are threatened. The 1031 exchange benefits millions of American investors and businesses every… [Read More]

Some Important-to-Know Facts about Investment Fiduciary Advisors in Arizona

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) came with great taxing and retirement planning benefits for both enterprises and individuals. Among the major inclusions in this act, there was a new category of finance professionals termed as “Fiduciary Advisor”. So let’s discuss some important facts about how investment fiduciary advisors work in Arizona. What is… [Read More]

How Retirement Planning Services Can Benefit Your Business and Employees in Arizona

Setting up a retirement plan for one of your business’s most important assets—your employees is a great way to help them and your company. A top retirement planning service for your people in Arizona can help catch and retain promising employees, reduce the tax implications off your business, and allow you to invest more money… [Read More]

Understanding Underperformance

Is my portfolio underperforming? How can I tell if my portfolio is underperforming? Why is my portfolio underperforming? Have you ever wondered if your portfolio was underperforming and if so, why? While the question is valid, it’s impossible for anyone to answer it properly without first examining your overall investment approach and the benchmarks used… [Read More]

Time Weighted vs Dollar Weighted Performance Calculations

How do I calculate the performance of my portfolio? What is the difference between time weighted and dollar weighted performance calculations? Investment performance seems like it should be easy to measure and even easier to understand, but investors often find that interpreting performance measurements can be confusing. One reason for the confusion is that the… [Read More]