Ryland Hanstad
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Why Women Are Delaying Retirement
by Ryland Hanstad 1/13/2018
Ryland Hanstad Hanstad Wealth Management 95 Elm St Suite B Holliston, MA 01746 5084293400 ryland.hanstad@lpl.com www.hanstadwealth.com It may be a wise financial choice.
THIRD QUARTER 2017 IN REVIEW Stocks Continue Their Steady Rise
by Ryland Hanstad 10/14/2017
Ryland Hanstad Hanstad Wealth Management 95 Elm St Suite B Holliston, MA 01746 5084293400 ryland.hanstad@lpl.com www.hanstadwealth.com
And Baby Makes Three
by Ryland Hanstad 9/30/2017
Ryland Hanstad Hanstad Wealth Management 95 Elm St Suite B Holliston, MA 01746 5084293400 ryland.hanstad@lpl.com www.hanstadwealth.com
Estate Planning and Retirement Assets: What You Need to Know
by Ryland Hanstad 4/12/2017
Whether you're wealthy or earn a modest income, there is one estate planning concern that is shared by people from all walks of life -- the decision of who gets what when you're gone.
Tax Planning for Retirement
by Ryland Hanstad 3/25/2017
Managing taxes for maximum benefit in retirement requires careful planning, a critical factor when investing in retirement
Understanding Common Market Benchmarks
by Ryland Hanstad 2/19/2017
Comparing Apples to Apples: Understanding Common Market Benchmarks The dictionary defines the word benchmark as "a point of reference from which measurements may be made." In investing, benchmarks--or market indexes--are used by investors, portfolio managers and market watchers to track how a particular asset class or sector performs and to compare relevant investments to that measurement.
4th Quarter in Review
by Ryland Hanstad 1/15/2017
U.S. economic growth remained restrained in quarter 4 after acceleration in quarter 3.
Buying A First Home
by Ryland Hanstad 12/18/2016
For many people, buying their first home represents the biggest financial commitment they'll ever make. Before making such an important decision, you should consider a variety of factors starting with whether home ownership is right for you.
Everything You Need to Know About Your Wiill
by Ryland Hanstad 11/22/2016
A will is a legal declaration that enables you to direct the disposition of your assets upon your death. You can divide your assets any way you want, as long as guidelines are presented clearly in writing.
Take Emotions out of Investing
by Ryland Hanstad 10/28/2016
One of the best ways to take emotion out of investing is to create a plan and stick with it. One way to do that is through a systematic investment plan called dollar-cost averaging (DCA).1 Dollar-cost averaging is a process that allows investors to slowly feed set amounts of money into the market at regular intervals
Plan for Retirement
by Ryland Hanstad 9/24/2016
To prepare for this new and expanded version of retirement, you should consider developing a financial plan suited to your specific needs and goals. Following are some key factors
Getting Kids Involved in College Planning
by Ryland Hanstad 8/21/2016
Getting kids involved in college planning may be an excellent way to teach responsibility to young people.
All About Trusts
by Ryland Hanstad 6/23/2016
If you have been named as a beneficiary of a trust, you probably have many questions about what comes next. To ensure that your financail and other interests are fully protected, you need some basic information about different trust structures and their management.
Calculating Your Performance
by Ryland Hanstad 6/5/2016
Tracking the performance of your investments is not as difficult as you might assume. Once you understand a few simple formulas, you can use a calculator or spreadsheet software to determine common metrics, such as annual rate of return or after-tax return.
First Quarter 2016 in Review
by Ryland Hanstad 4/13/2016
U.S. economy weathers market volatility as labor market improves and manufacturing steadies.
Understanding Health Savings Accounts
by Ryland Hanstad 3/24/2016
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are tax-preferred savings accounts set up in conjunction with high-deductible health insurance policies that are used to fund qualified medical expenses. Enrollees or their employers make tax-free contributions to an HSA, then use the funds typically to purchase medical care until they reach their deductibles.
Withdrawing Retirement Assets
by Ryland Hanstad 2/20/2016
You've worked long and hard to accumulate the assets that you are using to help finance your retirement. Now, it's time to start drawing down those assets. Exactly how you withdraw assets from various accounts will affect your taxes and impact how long those assets last, so it pays to plan a withdrawal strategy that is efficient and maximizes the benefits of different types of investments.
Do You Know Your Beneficiaries?
by Ryland Hanstad 1/30/2016
Whether you're wealthy or earn a modest income, there is one estate planning concern that is shared by people from all walks of life-the decision of who gets what when you're gone.