Jesse J Griffin Jr. CFP

FINANCIAL PLANNING MONEY MATTERS RESOURCES INFORMATION

Jesse J. Griffin Jr. is a Registered Representative with VSR Financial Services, Inc., a FINRA Registered Broker-Dealer.  While VSR Financial Services, Inc. is registered to sell securities products in all 50 United States and the District of Columbia, Jesse Griffin is currently registered to sell securities products in:  AZ,CA,CO,CT,FL,GA,IL,IN,MA,MD,ME,MT,NJ,OH,OK,PA,SC. For residents of other states, proper licenses and registration must be obtained by Jesse J. Griffin Jr before proceeding further.  Securities  and Advisory Services offered through VSR Financial Services, Inc., A Registered Investment Adviser and Member FINRA/SIPC.


No part of this communication should be construed as an offer to sell any security or provide investment advice or recommendation.


 


 
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Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

Tax-Efficient Investments for the Tax-Averse

Raising taxes is one of many ideas that have been proposed to help reduce mounting federal budget deficits. Readers who are concerned about the prospect of higher taxes in the future may want to consider the tax advantages associated with municipal bonds and tax-exempt mutual funds.

HOT TOPIC: Understanding the Three New U.S. Trade Agreements

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Finding a Good Time to Invest

When a prominent stock market index closes above an important threshold, many investors who have been sitting on the sidelines may see it as good time to invest, but they may have missed a significant part of the rally. Waiting for the "right" moment to invest could prove to be a costly and ineffective strategy.

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