It is estimated that Social Security has 2,728 different rules1 and that there are more than 8,000 claiming strategies for married couples alone2. As these staggering numbers suggest, Social Security is a complicated topic. As a result, there is often a knowledge gap for hopeful…
In June, we announced that Yusuf Abugideiri, Financial Planner in our Virginia office, was named co-chair of the Recent Alunmi Board of the Pamplin College of Business. The Board is a diverse group of young professionals whose work is aimed at advancing the present and…
A recent article by Miriam Rozen on FinancialPlanning.com asserts that alternative investments are rapidly becoming of more interest to advisors. As a result of the booming interest, Rozen explains that many advisors are committing to lengthy training programs to efficiently educate themselves and their Clients…
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. announced that it has completely revised and updated it’s popular reference guide for financial planning students and practitioners. John Wiley & Sons published the first-of-its-kind Financial Planning Competency Handbook in 2013. Elissa and Dave contributed 30 chapters to…
In a recent article from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Jane Bennett Clark reviews the pros and cons of renting vs. buying for retirees looking to downsize their living space. While the article specifically addresses retirees, the decision between renting vs. buying is becoming more prevalent for…
A recent article by Lou Carlozo, The 10 Fears That Are Keeping You From Being Rich, outlines behaviors that oftentimes come between you and your potential wealth. It seems ironic that while many feel additional wealth would be the answer to their financial fears, it…
The engagement of a couple instantly triggers a waterfall of congratulations, wedding plans, and questions for the bride and groom-to-be. The planning of a wedding involves countless decisions including selecting a wedding date, creating a guest list, planning a honeymoon and more. And while the…
VIENNA, Va, June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, ranked in the top 10% of accredited business schools, has named Yusuf Abugideiri, CFP® as co-chair of its inaugural Recent Alumni Board effective June 22, 2015. The Recent Alumni Board…