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Market Update July 2018
For as many headlines as there have been recently, whether it be tariffs, or Brexit, or tweets, not much has changed in my opinion of the stock market. The market seems very range-bound, reinforcing my belief that the summer could…
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Debt and Stress: Manage, Reduce and Eliminate Debt-Related Anxiety
Have you ever felt stressed? Of course, most of us have felt stress at some point in our life, if not on a more regular basis. Have you ever felt stress due to your money? Think about it for a…
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The Time Tested 7 Step Custom Financial Planning Process
Plan your future with confidence alongside a concierge-level Signature Wealth Advisor. Retirement can be a stressful time for a lot of people, mainly because it can be difficult to ensure that you are sufficiently prepared with your finances. Because your…
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Market Update June 2018
Happy summer! Many of us take time off over the next few months, and the stock market often seems to do the same.It wouldn’t surprise me at all if the S&P 500 is about the same value on Labor Day…
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Preparing for Your Lifestyle as a Retiree
When it comes to retirement, you’ve likely squared away the financial side of things. Saving up for your nest egg is one of the most crucial things you can do to ensure that you’ll live your golden years in comfort…
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Retirement Secrets to Improve Health and Happiness
Retiring and staying retired ranks high on working American’s list of priorities. Our endgame is retirement – the faster we get there, the better. Retirement makes life worth living, right? We dream of doing all the things we want to do and…
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Market Update May 2018
After the steady upward trend of 2017, this year has felt like a real roller coaster ride. We’ve been bouncing between the 2600-2800 level on that index for a while, with the exception of the quick run up in January,…
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Retirement Insurance Options
As you begin to understand the expense of healthcare in retirement it is important to understand your retirement insurance options. One or more of these options may appeal to your anticipated health needs and budget. Talking with a professional offers…
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Market Update April 2018
With the return of volatility to investment markets, I thought I’d give you a brief update on what I am looking at and looking for. According to Mike Gibbs, Director of Portfolio and Technical Strategy at Raymond James: “Since the S&P…
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Greenville Retirement Advisors – Do you have enough to retire?
Our Greenville Retirement Advisors give you some actionable steps to plan for a comfortable retirement. Determining What You Have & What You’ll Need Do you have enough to retire? It’s a hard question to answer. You’ve been saving all of…
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Baby Boomer’s Guide to Healthcare in Retirement
Make no mistake, your healthcare in retirement is one of the most important parts of your retirement planning. Now is the time to start gauging how much money you need. The front lines of the baby boomer generation have already…
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Market Update- March 2018
Since the volatile month of February has ended, (although with 5 straight days in the 80’s here, I’m starting to suspect that we fast forwarded to May), I thought I’d recap some of the recent market action, and add my…
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A Letter To Our Clients – Expanding into Spartanburg
At Signature Wealth Strategies, we believe in constant improvement; particularly in the resources we have available to help you plan your future with confidence. As a part of that commitment, we founded Signature Wealth Group last year with the goal…
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Understanding and Generating Retirement Income
Understanding and Generating Retirement Income One of the most important consideration to take when planning retirement is how to generate retirement income. Planning for retirement brings with it many unknowns. Knowing how much to save, how much to allot each…
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Market Update – February 2018
I wanted to briefly address the recent pullback in the stock market with some observations that I have made. To me, the evidence points to a normal, healthy pullback in stock prices. The stock market, as measured by the S&P…
Read MoreSignature Wealth Expands, Adds New Team Members
Florence, South Carolina-based Signature Wealth Strategies, (an independent team, with advisors who offer securities through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC) is pleased to announce the promotion of two of its team members to new and enhanced roles as…
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Avoiding Fear on The Scariest Day of Your Life: Two Ways to Help Ease the Anxiety of Retirement
I’ve never been skydiving, but I’d have to imagine that there’s comfort when you pull the cord on your parachute – and it actually opens. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure most people wouldn’t jump from the plane if they…
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The Language Barrier – Learning to Talk the Talk is One Key to a Successful Retirement Plan
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where people around you were speaking a language that you couldn’t understand – no matter how hard you tried? It can leave you feeling frustrated, confused and vulnerable to being taken advantage…
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