ACG Blog

Buying low and selling high is easier said than done. Fear, greed, an inflated sense of forecasting and other biases constantly muddle the decisions of experts and novices alike. And yet, there’s a frequent scenario in which many investors adhere to ...

In my role as a 401(k) Relationship Manager, people often ask me about how to understand their mutual fund options. When it comes to investing, I encourage retirement plan participants to consider all the funds like options at a lavish Las Vegas buff...

As spring is on its way, after a long and cold winter, I’m excited about all the outdoor activities my family and I can start doing again. Whether it’s a day trip to historic Colonial sites, an excitement filled afternoon at an amusement park or chec...

When the stock market is late into a bull-cycle and bond yields aren’t providing enough income, investors are often left wondering where to turn. There are a number of solutions that ACG likes to include in its clients’ portfolios, and one of those s...

With Valentine’s Day coming up (ahhh, I’m looking forward to my favorite chocolate!), it’s time to talk about our relationship to money. The bogeyman for many people’s relationships is often money, budgeting and investing. For a lot of folks these ar...

Opening up a 529 Plan is the best way to save for education expenses. In addition to providing a great means by which one can save for the ever-increasing costs of education, there are current and future tax benefits to enjoy.

The recent weather reminded us that it is indeed spring and time for spring cleaning. Last week’s federal tax deadline was a reminder that as we pull our tax paperwork together, now is the perfect time to focus our spring cleaning attention to our fi...

Recently our son declared to his mother that she had not bought him candy when he was little. Surprised, my wife found objection to his statement saying, “I bought you candy.” Our son recalled going through the checkout line and not being able to enj...

2018 has already surpassed 2017 when it comes to volatility in the stock market. Last year’s market was about as exciting as the Olympic qualifier for Curling, and this year is feeling more like an Alpine Ski Race at breakneck speeds. Now that invest...

For much of January, we’re still excited about the new year and any resolutions we made. We often think about how we can exercise more or have a healthier diet. It’s also worth giving thought to how we can better manage our savings and investments. F...