Samuel J. Sweitzer

Anson Blog

August 23, 2019

Eight cybersecurity essentials to safeguard your financial data

Taking the anxiety out of getting hacked The simple click of a mouse can bring havoc to your financial situation. Having a secure plan to counteract cybercriminals is an essential part of your day-to-day life. It’s one of the most important things you can do to protect your personal financial […]
August 15, 2019

Eight Mistakes that can Upend Your Retirement

Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible. No Strategy. Yes, the biggest mistake is having no strategy at all. Without a strategy, you may have no goals, leaving you no […]
August 6, 2019

Anson’s Monthly Planner | Q3 | August 2019

In this July recap: July was a positive month for stocks and a notable month for news impacting the financial markets.
July 24, 2019

Benchmarking Fees for 401(k) Plans [Updated for 2019]

Fee transparency has become a major focus of the Department of Labor in recent years
July 19, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the SECURE Act

Investors need to remain aware of the macro-trend lines when it comes to employment, housing, and manufacturing.
July 11, 2019

Macro-trends to Watch in the Second Half of 2019

Investors need to remain aware of the macro-trend lines when it comes to employment, housing, and manufacturing.
July 11, 2019

Anson’s Monthly Planner | Q2 | July 2019

In this Q2 recap: stocks rise, fall, and then soar, as the Federal Reserves shifts its thinking and new chapters unfold in the ongoing U.S. and China dispute
July 3, 2019

Investing in Your Vacation

Salespeople talk about “leaving money on the table.” Well, employees leave vacation on the table. And the cost to us is significant.
June 27, 2019

What the news ignores about retirement for baby boomers

For the past 20 years, retirement savings rates have tanked. In 2018, the average savings rate was 6.3% of total income — nowhere near the suggested rate of 15% to 20% that we recommend. These startling numbers contradict with the envisioned daydream of a carefree retirement.
June 21, 2019

Bursting Asset Value Illusions Before It’s Too Late

Know which assets will serve you best in your retirement future.
June 7, 2019

4 Actions to Take If You’re Retiring in 2020

Recent headlines have added volatility to the markets. As an investor and retirement saver, how much will this turmoil matter to you in the long run?
May 30, 2019

Keep Calm, Stay Invested

Recent headlines have added volatility to the markets. As an investor and retirement saver, how much will this turmoil matter to you in the long run?