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Should you give your child an early inheritance?

One of the things that give me the greatest joy as a financial planner is knowing that the work, I do has a bigger impact. The benefits of the plans that I help set in motion with my clients will extend well beyond just the individuals I meet with. The majority of investors I meet…

What is a Bear Market and Should I Be Worried When It Happens?

When you turn on the news, you’ll hear a lot of investment talk. Frequently they use terms and jargon that they assume the person watching understands. Unless you are watching a beginner show, you are expected to know what the Dow Jones Industrial Average is, what’s buying on margin, and what’s the moving average. Most…

Best Tax Savings Investments You Can Make

With tax season right around the corner, some of you may be a bit nervous. While 2020 has definitely been a different kind of year with some great tax breaks and incentives, paying taxes is still something most of us do not particularly enjoy. However, when you plan for your taxes by making the best…

What is Wealth Management?

What is wealth management? We get this question a lot. After all, our company’s name is Anchor Wealth Management, so it invites the question. Anchor Wealth Management is a financial services company with two offices, one in Rockford and one in Lanark, to better serve you. We are passionate about helping people save and plan…

How to Plan for Retirement as a Small Business Owner, Part 2

While retirement may seem like a long way off, it can creep up slowly. It’s best to plan early for retirement, especially as a small business owner. Working with a financial advisor can help you get the ball rolling, giving you more time to focus on your business, family, and the things you enjoy. A…

How to Plan for Retirement as a Small Business Owner, Part 1

Small business owners are busy people. They are so busy, in fact, running the day-to-day operations of their business and taking care of their employees and customers that they don’t realize the passage of time. Nor do they make the time to plan for their personal retirement outside of the business. Anchor Wealth Management is…

Determining How Much You Need to Retire

We all know we have to save for retirement, and most of us do. The most common ways to save for retirement are 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, or mutual funds. But how much do you actually need to be able to retire and live well? Anchor Wealth Management is an investment planning company that specializes in…