Clark and Associates Wealth Strategies, LLC

08/10/2021

RMDs aren't suspended this year. Here's how to make them work for you.

Knowing the rules for required minimum distributions from IRAs can maximize after-tax income and make the process easier.

08/06/2021

How did you use your stimulus check?

Stimulus checks and meme stocks.

08/04/2021

There are approximately 5.5 million family businesses in the United States, but 90% of those will cease to exist after three generations. How can you make sure this doesn’t happen to your business? Read this article by Family Legacy 1st founder Jeremy Lurey to learn how to create and use a family business charter.https://thenautilusgroup.com/nautilusnavigator/family_business_charters_sustain_family_businesses_for_generations.pdf

08/02/2021

We know self care is one of the keys to strong leadership, creativity, and long-term success. But how to find the best self-care path for you? This article can help.

It's important to make self-care part of the job, especially in times of long-term stress.

07/30/2021

Figure out if you may be counting too much on Social Security for your retirement.

As humans, we tend to be overoptimistic on everything from our driving ability to investment prowess.

07/20/2021

For women investors: The key takeaway is to start investing today.

Commentary: The more women invest their money, the more power they will have—an affront to patriarchal societal structures.

07/15/2021

The pandemic is causing more people to consider early retirement, potentially impacting Social Security, housing costs, and the job market.

All the evidence isn’t in, but it’s clear that many Americans accelerated their retirement plans during the pandemic and the rush to retire probably isn’t over.

07/14/2021

Learn about the challenges facing female business owners of color — and tips for those trying to start their own journeys as entrepreneurs.

I recently connected with Ayris T. Scales to discuss her vision for Walker’s Legacy and the impact of Covid-19 on Women business owners of color.

07/12/2021

"Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement." —Attributed to Golda Meir. Confidence is built from achievement. What is a time you've achieved something that made you more confident?

07/09/2021

Learn from this millennial's financial hits and misses.

Your 20s are a time of self-exploration, finding your footing as an adult — and likely making some money mistakes. To save you from learning the hard way — and pass on some knowledge as I enter my 30s — here are five money lessons from my past decade. GET SERIOUS ABOUT GOALS For several years,...

07/07/2021

Wills and trusts: How much do you know about these pillars of estate planning?

Wills and trusts are estate planning tools used to pass assets on to heirs. Knowing their differences can help you decide which one is best for you.

07/01/2021

Vacation homes are great. Taxes are tricky. This helps.

'This vacation home tax stuff can get complicated.'