Every few weeks we compile a list of articles and books which we believe would be helpful to investors who want to make wise, informed decisions. All of these are relevant to current events  or the long-term financial planning methodology that we here at Creekmur Wealth practice with our clients every single day.

If you have any questions you can reach out to our team via email or by scheduling a call using the link below. With that in mind, lets dive in!

One of the biggest issues that new investors run into is developing an easy-to-repeat, long-term investing strategy. Below I'm going to discuss three steps you can use to help develop your investing strategy. By having a set strategy every investor is better prepared to weather the inevitable volatility of the market.

What 3 Steps Should You Follow When Investing?

Hello! Before we dive in, I want to take a quick moment to introduce myself as a new Wealth Advisor at Creekmur Wealth Advisors here in Morton Illinois. I started my career in the industry with a company out of Colorado as a mutual fund/ETF wholesaler. From there I transitioned to TD Ameritrade and worked with retail investors in the Illinois.

What Does It Take To Build a Recession Proof Retirement Portfolio?

How can my portfolio and my retirement survive a recession? This is a very common fear for retirees and pre-retirees and considering the movement of the market recently, you may have had this same question yourself.

"While pandemic disruptions remain, 2022 offers hope of greater normalcy"

In 2021 the markets bobbed up and down through a year that had a little bit of everything: politics, bubbles, meme stocks, inflation, runaway rallies and sudden drops.

Although we don't have a crystal ball, we do have a few clues as to what we might look forward to in the first months of 2022.

What Can We Expect 3 - 9 Months Ahead?

3 Steps You Can Take Accomplish Your Goals In 2022

When the time comes to put a new calendar up on the wall, you have the opportunity not only to reflect on the year gone by but also to plan for the year to come.

You may be planning to send a child to college, purchase a new vehicle, take a family vacation, or go after a big promotion at work. With all the incredible experiences you have on the horizon, it can be easy to forget about those to-do list items that don't spark that same feeling of excitement as the goals themselves.

3 Things to Help Achieve Your Goals In The New Year

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a great holiday season and that you are looking forward to 2022! It's hard to believe that we're at the beginning of another year. For my annual "new year" blog, I have a couple of topics to discuss...

Some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2021.

Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. In November, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new contribution limits for 2022.

Staying put for 2022 are traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), with the limit remaining at $6,000. The catch-up contribution for traditional IRAs remains $1,000 as well.¹

For workplace retirement accounts (i.e. 401(k), 403(b), amongst others), the contribution limit rises $1,000 to $20,500. Catch-up contributions remain at $6,500.¹

Eligibility for Roth IRA contributions has increased, as well. These have bumped up to $129,000 to $144,000 for single filers and heads of households, and $204,000 to $214,000 for those filing jointly as married couples.¹

Another increase was for SIMPLE IRA Plans (SIMPLE is an acronym for Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees), which increases from $13,500 to $14,000.¹

If these increases apply to your retirement strategy, a financial professional may be able to help make some adjustments to your contributions.

Hidden Risks, Let's Talk About It

There are things that happen in life that we all know about, but rather avoid experiencing personally. Like the host at a restaurant saying it will be a 2 hour wait or your contractor muttering “uh oh” as they work on that renovation in your basement. Generally, those two little words, “uh oh,” are a sign of something lurking behind the scenes that's about to become a big problem.

Some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2021

What has changed for you in 2021? For some, this year has been as complicated as learning a new dance. Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? That’s one step. Did you retire? There’s another step. If notable changes occurred in your personal or professional life, then you may want to review your finances before this year ends and 2022 begins. Proving that you have all the right moves in 2021 might put you in a better position to tango with 2022.