The Architects
This blog is written by Gary Brooks, CFP, Allyn Hughes, CFP, and Nancy Jones, CFP, the partners of Brooks, Hughes & Jones.
Reach us for comment or question at 253.534.8888 or info@BHJadvisors.com. Thank you for reading.
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Category Archives: Commentary
The silent tax on your savings
Personal savings has risen significantly over the past couple years but the reward for saving is missing. With the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates as low as possible, banks have had little incentive to pay interest on savings accounts, money market … Continue reading
Perils of the 401k
Long before the bear market from October 2007 to March 2009, employer retirement plans such as the 401k and 403b, left a lot of investors unfulfilled and disillusioned. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 was meant to improve these plans … Continue reading
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Tagged 401k, 403b, advice, employer retirement plan, financial security, goal, retirement income, retirement plan
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Russell Investments, 18 months from “best” to a mess
As we close 2009, you likely have already seen some decade reviews, best-of lists, worst-of lists, and the like. Here is our perspective on the startling transformation of Russell Investments from the best-of category to something not so worthy of recognition over … Continue reading
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Tagged business examiner, financial security, Russell investments, Tacoma
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Meet your new partner — Uncle Sam
In the past, many entrepreneurs have worried that the government could regulate their ideas or actions so much that it wouldn’t make sense for them to take the financial and emotional risks to create or build a business. They were … Continue reading
The Fiduciary Debate: Does Your Advisor Act in Your Best Interest?
Part of the recently signed financial reform bill addresses the fiduciary standard and how it applies to financial advisors. Currently, Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) firms (like Brooks, Hughes & Jones) are obligated to act as a fiduciary. This means we … Continue reading →