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The 5 Reasons Inflation Is Falling

By Colin Gerrety, CFP®, CIMA® | August 22, 2022

The past year has been a rough time for the American consumer. The specter of inflation, which had not reared its ugly head in the official numbers since the early 80s, returned with a vengeance. July 2022 inflation marked an 8.5% increase over the prior year as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This…

Our 2022 Review of the Best Financial Advisors in the DC/MD/VA Area

By Barry Glassman, CFP® | July 22, 2022

Occasionally we meet with potential clients and it’s just not the right fit. Perhaps our wealth management philosophies are not aligned, or after establishing a net worth statement they don’t meet our $2 million of investable assets minimum. There are many types of financial advisors, Glassman Wealth isn’t right for everyone—and that’s okay! We’re committed…

Who Do You Trust to Administer Your Trust?

By Eric Dunner, J.D., CFP® | July 8, 2022

Selecting the person in charge of your trust At the time of your passing, or possibly even before (living trust trustee), the trustee of your estate becomes legally responsible for managing trust assets and carrying out the duties you’ve set forth. Drawing up your estate documents and thinking about distribution of your hard-earned assets can…

Where Do You Put Your Money When the Stock Market is Down?

By David Levitt, CFP® | June 10, 2022

Do you have a stockpile of cash or a bank account with a lot of money you’re not sure what to do with? If so, you’re not alone – according to ici.org, the week ending 3/31/2022 saw an addition of $29.73 billion added to money market investment funds, bringing the total to a towering $4.59…

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