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At Legacy Financial Group, it is our mission to provide our Clients with the most comprehensive service available. With that, we provide a wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. Our blog provides insight from our team of experienced professionals on financial markets and current events, as well as on demand resources that will help you become financially confident.
A Look at Diversification
Ancient Chinese merchants were said to have developed a unique way to manage their risk. They would divide their shipments among several different vessels. That way, if one ship were to sink or be attacked by pirates, the rest stood a...
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9 Facts About Social Security
9 Facts About Social Security Social Security’s been a fact of retirement life ever since it was established in 1935. We all think we know how it works, but how much do you really know? Here are nine things that might surprise...
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A Bucket Plan to Go With Your Bucket List
John and Mary are nearing retirement and they have a lot of items on their bucket list. Longer life expectancies mean John and Mary may need to prepare for two or even three decades of retirement. How should they position their money?1...
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Estate Planning - Basics of a Trust
Trust Basics Whether you're seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning goals. Their power is in their...
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What is a CFP?
If you struggle to manage your finances, partnering with a financial advisor could be a great help. On anything from simple budgeting to complex estate planning, it can be tough figuring out who is the best fit for your needs. There...
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Ten Reasons Financial Planning is Important for Your Future
Financial planning helps you determine your short and long-term financial goals and create a balanced plan to meet those goals. Here are ten crucial reasons why financial planning will get you where you want to be with the help of an...
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Planning for Retirement 101
Planning for Retirement 101 Saving for retirement always sounds like a good idea in theory, but it isn’t always easy to practice. The majority of Americans between the ages of 40 and 60 have less than $100,000 saved for...
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Building Credit
What is a Credit Score? A credit score is a number between 300-800 that depicts a consumer’s creditworthiness. The higher the score, the better a borrower looks to potential lenders. A credit score is based on credit history:...
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Banking and Savings 101
Banking and Savings 101 Banking and savings are an important aspect of personal finance that isn’t frequently talked about. While it falls under the area of personal finance, many of us assume that in this day and age that nearly...
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Saving for an Emergency
Saving for an Emergency As important as it is to set a budget and stick to it, it is equally important to prioritize where you are allocating your money within that budget. An important topic that seems to be left out of creating a...
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How to Set a Budget and Stick to it
A budget is a tool you need to help you stretch your paycheck as far as it’ll go. And all it takes is just a little bit of discipline, planning, and most importantly, prioritization. While creating a budget may seem overwhelming...
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Market Update
Below is a market update as of June 16th, 2020. Federal Reserve to Keep Rates Low Last week, the Federal Reserve met and unanimously voted to leave short-term rates unchanged but will “increase its holdings of Treasury securities...
Read More529 College Savings Plans 101
Happy 529 plan day! What is a 529 Plan? A 529 plan is an investment account that offers tax-free earnings growth and tax-free withdrawals when the funds are used to pay for qualified education expenses. For college, university, and...
Read MoreLight at the End of the Tunnel
There are many unknowns during this unprecedented time, but one thing we know for sure is that there is light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, some states have already began reopening their economy. Are you wondering where each state...
Read MoreWhat a Difference a Quarter Makes
It goes without saying that the market has changed exponentially in the last quarter. The recent market volatility has left investors feeling especially concerned about their current financial health and where the market stands as of...
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