The Optimism Bias
November 30, 2020 Finance, News 0
– By Charles Brown, M. Brown Financial Advisors, November 30, 2020 I am currently reading a book titled “The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain” by Tali Sharot (see below for Amazon link). The Optimism Bias is simply:…
The Election is Coming!
August 27, 2020 Finance, News 0
By: Charles Brown, M. Brown Financial Advisors, August 27, 2020 If you have not already heard, this is an election year. LOL. With the S&P 500 already precariously high (new ALL TIME high set on 8/24/2020), fierce campaigning and uncertainly surrounding…
- Dec 15 2017
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Planning, Problem Solving, Partnerships
December 15, 2017 In the News, News 0
At M. Brown & Associates, we simplify the complexities of your financial life. By leveraging our team’s diverse and objective perspective, investors gain a unique advantage in securing their financial future…
- Dec 15 2017
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M. Brown Completes Image Update with New Signage
December 15, 2017 In the News, News 0
- Dec 15 2017
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony M Brown & Associates and the Chamber of Commerce in Plainfield
December 15, 2017 In the News, News 0
Equifax Data Breach Bulletin
As you are likely aware, the credit agency Equifax recently announced a major data breach. Please consider your security options and course of action carefully, or consult with a cyber-security professional. Neither M. Brown & Associates or Ausdal Financial Partners…
2% COLA and Medicare premiums
Social Security checks will be going up by 2.0% in 2018, thanks to a blip in the CPI-W in the third quarter caused by higher energy prices. However, some clients will see little or nothing of their COLA. Because of…
- Dec 15 2017
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Private Exchanges a Practical Guide
December 15, 2017 Healthcare News, News 0
- Dec 15 2017
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Healthcare Employer Mandate Explanation
December 15, 2017 Healthcare News, News 0
Beginning in 2014, certain large employers may be subject to a penalty tax for failing to offer health care coverage for all full-time employees (and their dependents), offering minimum essential coverage that is unaffordable, or offering minimum essential coverage under…
4 Must-Know Rules for Inherited Roth IRAs
Careful planning and execution can allow a Roth IRA beneficiary to benefit from tax-deferred growth for as long as allowed under the tax code. How long this can be is primarily determined by “beneficiary status”—and in some cases, whether there…