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How Much Do You Really Know About Stock Market Indexes?
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on July 31st, 2025
While you may follow the various stock indexes on the nightly business news, how much do you know about their histories, how they work, and why they're important? We pulled together some information and interesting facts about some of the major indexes that can help you put the numbers you hear in context.
How Do You Turn Retirement Savings Into A Reliable Income Strategy
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on June 27th, 2025.jpg)
You’ve likely spent years building your retirement nest egg—saving diligently, investing wisely, and contributing to retirement accounts along the way. But transitioning from earning a paycheck to relying on your savings can feel overwhelming. It’s a major life change, and having a clear strategy can help ease the stress.
The Hidden Risks of Passive Investing
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on June 17th, 2025
It is no secret that investment dollars have been shifting from actively managed investments to passively managed investments (i.e., Index Funds). There’s one number that explains a good portion of this phenomenon: 13.80%. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the S&P 500 Index over the last 15 years ending December 31, 2024, was 13.80% per year. This high rate of return has given birth to, among other things, an explosion of exchange-traded market index funds seeking better performance.
Give Me a (Tax) Break: Tax Implications For Charitable Trusts
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on April 25th, 202510 Things You Can Do Now to Help Simplify Your Estate for Your Heirs
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on March 27th, 2025Don’t Leave Money Behind: Finding Your Missing 401(k)s
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on March 11th, 202510 Facts You May Not Know About Social Security
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on January 17th, 2025Turn Tax Stress Into Savings: 6 Strategies for Small Businesses
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on December 18th, 20245 Financial Steps to Take at the End of the Year
Submitted by JMB Financial Managers on December 3rd, 2024
The end of the year is prime time to reflect on whether you've met your financial goals. Some examples include repaying debt, saving for college, or building an emergency fund. Giving your finances a year-end checkup can help get you back on track.
JMB Financial Managers Mid-Year Review for 2025
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