Southern Trust Financial Planning, Inc.

02/07/2022

We are excited to share the news that we have merged our firm with Beacon Pointe Advisors! For future updates from our Southern Trust advisory team, please follow the Beacon Pointe page.

/PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Pointe Advisors ("Beacon Pointe") today announced that it completed five new RIA acquisitions and officially closed a previously...

01/31/2022

Is there a role for both active and passive investments in your portfolio?

In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”

01/28/2022

If you thought that payouts from life insurance are tax-free in all cases, think again.

Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.

01/24/2022

You face sequence of returns risk. Know what it is?

You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.

01/21/2022

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

01/19/2022

Do your kids have the right stuff for college?

Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

01/17/2022

Whether your 65th birthday is on the horizon or decades away, understanding the different parts of Medicare is critical. [Learn More Now]

Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.

01/14/2022

Considering crowdfunding? Take time to do the research first.

Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.

01/12/2022

Consider a bucket plan to go with your bucket list.

Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

01/10/2022

"Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you've got to start young,” observed Teddy Roosevelt.

You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.

01/07/2022

Take the time to think about these three things when shopping for your next vehicle.

There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

01/05/2022

Choices, choices, choices. Make sure you know the benefits and limitations before committing your money.

Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.