Tag: Investing

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage to Pay Off Debt?

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage to Pay Off Debt? by Mike Schmidt With consumer debt growing, experts, including Rebalance Senior Vice President Sonja Breeding, have advice to help home owners tackle personal debt. Consumer debt continues to grow, with the average American holding a balance of $96,371 — a 5.4% increase from 2021 — according… Read more »

With the Odds on Their Side, They Still Couldn’t Beat the Market

The Rebalance tried-and-true adage remains the same, echoed by this NYTs columnist: it is nearly impossible to beat the stock market. The most prudent long-term investing strategy is to “own” the entire stock market through low-cost, broad exposure index funds.

The High Price Retirees Pay for Collecting Social Security Too Early

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By Lisa Ward A study suggests that many retirees give up tens of thousands of dollars It’s no secret that retirees are often better off waiting to collect Social Security benefits. But exactly how much money are people leaving on the table by taking benefits early? A recent study, funded by the Federal Reserve Bank… Read more »

Don’t Give Up on the Stock Market

Illustration of two investors balancing on an equity board amid turbulent market waves.

Despite persistent inflation, high valuations, and recession risks, equities remain essential for long-term investors. With discipline and dollar-cost averaging, even volatile or stagflationary periods can still produce real returns.

A Roth IRA Works Harder for You in Retirement

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Sonja Breeding, CFP® and Vice President of Wealth Management at Rebalance, explains how investing with a Roth IRA gives you a built-in advantage. In this article by NextAdvisor, she breaks down the tax break “edge” investors get from these increasingly popular accounts.