Here is Abigail Ann McDonald, born on December 4th, 2019 in Boston, MA. We are so thrilled to finally meet Abby and to celebrate in the happiness and true love she has brought to her parents, Tucker and Sue. There are many wonder-filled times ahead for this beautiful family. This […]
What do you think is a reasonable, real after-tax return for an investor with average risk tolerance? For one with a low risk tolerance? How have the portfolios of your existing clients performed since the credit crisis began? Over the past five years? How do you get paid? Do you […]
“Rick, you said that one of the things Warren Buffet looks for is someone he enjoys spending time with. How do you know whether it is going to work out when you meet a new advisor?” asked Mr. Giaconda, a retired CEO. That’s a very good question. Here’s what I […]
Across the country, people are saving for that “someday” called retirement. Someday, their careers will end. Someday, they may live off their savings or investments, plus Social Security. They know this, but many of them do not know when, or how, it will happen. What is missing is a strategy […]
What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for the coming year? Now is a good time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you could employ toward specific objectives, from building your retirement fund to managing your taxes. You have plenty of choices. Here […]
August 6, 2019 Happy Summer to All! Below are a few timely comments on the state of the Investing World along with a few tips for all to keep in mind as we hit August. As July turned to August and the last official month of Summer kicks off, we […]
Regardless of how the markets may perform, consider making the following part of your investment philosophy: Diversification. The saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” has real value when it comes to investing. In a bear or bull market, certain asset classes may perform better than others. If […]
In addition to his work as a Financial Advisor at US Advisory Group working with clients to achieve their financial goals, Tucker McDonald currently serves on the Board of the Essex County Estate Planning Council and Boston College’s Neenan Society. Even still, Tucker continues to look for new ways to […]
After a frustrating end to 2018 where we saw December give back all the gains that had been made up until the final month, US Equity markets roared back in the 1st Quarter with the S&P 500 finishing up 13.6%.1 This comes on the heels of the Federal Government Shutdown […]
Social Security has been a pillar of retirement life for several decades, but how much do you really know about it? Here are some facts that might surprise you: The Social Security trust fund exceeds the gross domestic product of every major economy in the world, except the nine largest: […]
