Taylor Howard, CFP

07/04/2021

Happy Independence Day!

07/01/2021

Are you making the most of your employer-sponsored retirement plan? Depending on your goals and life stage, taking an in-service distribution may be the right move. I can help you evaluate.

An in-service distribution lets you transfer money from your 401k to an IRA while still employed. See how an ISD might enhance your retirement savings plan.

06/15/2021

Is it time to repair U.S. infrastructure? Ameriprise Chief Market Strategist David Joy discusses the spending proposals and potential paths forward.

A review of policy proposals from Washington, implications for spending and potential paths forward.

06/04/2021

More gains for U.S. and Eurozone stocks. Ameriprise Chief Market Strategist David Joy sums up the many market, inflationary and policy forces.

06/02/2021 David Joy The S&P 500® index rose for the first time in three weeks, climbing 1.2 percent. It was enough of a gain to pull the index to a modest gain of 0.5 percent for the month of May, the fourth straight month of gains for the index. For the week, it was the growthier sectors of the i...

05/12/2021

Soaring home building costs are quickly making new construction an unreasonably expensive option. Record lumber prices alone are currently adding nearly $36,0001 to the price of the average new home.

05/11/2021

More than 17% of Americans now aspire to retire before age 55, according to a recent report by consumer research firm Hearts & Wallets.

Early retirement is a goal for about 11.5 million of the 70 million U.S. households under 55, according to a report from Hearts & Wallets.

05/06/2021

If giving is a priority for you, consider the potential charitable and tax benefits of a QCD.

What is a qualified charitable distribution? And is it right for you? Learn about the benefits and requirements of a qualified charitable distribution.

05/04/2021

Thinking of buying a new home? Consider these home-buying tips to help you go from house hunter to homeowner. Let me know if a conversation to review would be helpful!

This guide will help you better understand the process so you can buy your home with confidence.

05/03/2021

Taxes are one of the highest costs an investor faces. Ameriprise Senior Director, Equity Manager Research Christine Pederson discusses the importance of investors creating a tax-aware investment strategy.

A tax harvesting plan can help enhance after-tax returns.

04/28/2021

As the economy gains more momentum, so could inflation. Ameriprise Chief Economist Russell Price summarizes the drivers and concerns for investors.

Ameriprise Financial expects a temporary surge in consumer demand to be met with limited availability and higher prices.

04/26/2021

Nearly two-thirds of investors with no emergency fund said they have or plan to save for the unexpected because of the health care crisis, according to a recent Ameriprise Financial study.

Nearly two-thirds of investors with no emergency fund said they have or planned to sock away savings for the unexpected because of the health care crisis.

04/22/2021

Parents, what’s one financial concept you want your kids to learn?