“As a Wealth Management firm, we always have one eye on the horizon, looking out for future risks and benefits,” said Mike Hengehold, the Founder and President. “Investing in solar energy is in line with our vision for the future of a sustainable and thriving world. Not only are we working to keep our clients’ future secure, we want to make their children’s and grandchildren’s future secure as well."
No doubt many of you have heard about the “Inverted Yield Curve.” It came up a few months ago, and reared its head again on August 14, when the 10-year bond yield and the 2-year Treasury note yield inverted (two year paying more interest than the ten year). In this blog, we will break down information about the yield curve, why it’s in the news, and what it could mean for the future.
In 2017, Equifax experienced a data breach, affecting 56% of all Americans. The breach was one of the largest in history. Hackers were able to get access to a multitude of private consumer information, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, credit card numbers and even driver’s license numbers. If you were affected by the data breach, you may be able to receive compensation for your damages.
Health is important to everyone, and retirees are no exception. According to a 2014 study, 81% of retirees believe that the most important ingredient for a happy retirement is good health. This outranked having loving family and friends, trying new things, and even financial security. With this in mind, here are HCM’s 5 tips for a healthy retirement.
In survey after survey, running out of money in retirement is ranked highest among fears of many retirees. Healthcare ranks high among the list of expenses that can break the budget for retired people. Most worrisome is the possibility that an unexpected Health Shock may arise, causing healthcare expenses to quickly jump taking a much bigger bite from your pocketbook. At HCM Wealth Advisors, we help you examine these types of risks and decide the best way for your Family to prepare.
With Facebook announcing the introduction of its new cryptocurrency, Libra, and Bitcoin’s price rising over $11,000 (as of this writing), we thought it’d be a good time to look at cryptocurrencies: what are they and should you invest in them?