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Retirement vs. Financial Independence: What's the Difference?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on April 17th, 2023

Retirement and financial independence are two terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they have different meanings and implications for your financial future. In this article, we'll explore the differences between the two concepts.

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Student Loan Borrowers May Get Relief Amid Covid-19 - What To Know

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on March 30th, 2020

Amid the bad news piling up from COVID-19, one positive development emerged on March 13th; interest on federal student loans would be waived until further notice. 

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What's an Alpha Manager and Why Do I Need One?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on February 12th, 2020

You've probably heard of an alpha wolf, but what about an alpha manager? This is the kind of financial adviser that everyone planning an estate should be working with.

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Avoiding Bad Financial Decisions

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on September 3rd, 2019

Managing finances properly is mainly common sense. While we’ve all made financial mistakes, most of those mistakes are easily rectified, particularly when promptly corrected. However, there are some financial decisions that can be much harder to recover from. Here are just a few of them:

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Why Average Investors Earn Below Average Market Returns

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on January 28th, 2019

The results of research which studies investor behavior and analyzes investor market returns, consistently shows that the average investor earns below-average returns.

For the twenty years ending 12/31/2015, the S&P 500 Index averaged 9.85% a year. A pretty attractive historical return. The average equity fund investor earned a market return of only 5.19%.

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Video: Saving For Your Child's School

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on August 2nd, 2018

 A post-secondary degree is proving more and more beneficial to earn a foothold in the workforce. There are many ways parents can tackle the daunting task of raising a child and then helping them with higher education costs. Contact a CFP® Professional TODAY for help in creating a financial plan that draws a roadmap for accomplishing all of your financial goals!

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13 Habits of Financially Savvy People

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on June 19th, 2018

Being financially savvy will mean different things to different people. But a common trait that the money-smart share is an affinity for long term financial planning and goals.

Those who are great at it don’t have to make huge sacrifices, but still manage to enjoy a high standard of living while traveling and pursuing a range of hobbies.

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