Hiring a Financial Advisor for the First Time
If you’re thinking about hiring your first financial advisor, congratulations on a wise choice! At Good Life Mt. Pleasant, we know this decision requires careful consideration. After all, hiring a …
10 Important Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor
Choosing a financial advisor is much like interviewing for a job, except you make the final hiring decision. Not all financial advisors offer the same services, so it takes work …
Your Guide to Index Funds vs. Real Estate
Stocks and property are two of the most common asset classes filling the portfolios of savers and retirees. Index funds allow investors to profit from the stock price appreciation of …
Your Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been around for nearly 30 years, but the idea behind them goes back even further. ETFs take the phrase, “don’t put all your eggs in one …
Investment Advisor vs. Financial Advisor: What’s the Difference?
At Good Life Financial Advisors of Mt. Pleasant, one commonly asked question we hear is, “What’s the difference between an investment advisor vs. financial advisor?” Although they may sound like …
One-Time IRA to HSA Rollover Transfer: Understanding Your Options
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are the primary retirement saving vehicle for those without access to 401(k) plans through employers. Traditional IRAs provide an upfront benefit as contributions are tax-deductible; Roth …
Investment Trends to Watch In 2022
In 2022, there is still so much uncertainty in financial markets. Record-high inflation, supply chain issues, concerns about rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine, and the fluctuation of COVID-19 …
Fed Interest Rate Hike: What This Means for You
The Federal Reserve promised months ago to take serious action to try to curb inflation in America. On May 5, they did just that, increasing the benchmark interest rate by …
Q2 2022 Market Outlook
In March 2022, Good Life Advisors released a comprehensive market outlook for the upcoming quarter. Here is a summary of these findings. Investors were treated to a rough start to …
Does After-Hours Stock Trading Affect Prices?
The opening bell has been a symbol of the start of the trading day for generations. Right at 9:30 am EST, the bell rings out across the trading floor to …