The Potential Benefits of Roth IRAs for Kids
Most teenagers probably aren’t thinking about saving for retirement, buying a home, or even paying for college when they start their first jobs. Yet a first job can present an ideal opportunity to explain how a Roth IRA can become a valuable savings tool in the pursuit of future goals.
All Aboard!
Tom Putnam, Fenimore Asset Management’s Founder & Executive Chairman, has a saying, “You have to be aboard the train before it leaves the station.”
4 Things To Consider Before You Invest
Before you hire an investment manager, make sure you consider and understand their “Four Ps.”
Saving for a Child’s College vs. Saving for Retirement
Kevin Smith, CFP®, Director of Fenimore’s Private Client Services, provides insights on this popular subject.
Investing for What Matters Most
Are you building the wealth you’ll need for your desired retirement lifestyle? This video includes clear, actionable steps to help you gain financial confidence and invest for what’s ahead.
The Value of a Long-Term View
Similar to your home, companies have actual economic value despite their stock price on any given day. They are not just pieces of paper or a blip on the computer screen.
Stick to the Basics
Sticking to the basics can help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
5 Helpful Tips to Long-Term Investing
A successful investor maximizes gain and minimizes loss. Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful and all investing involves risk, here are basic principles that may help you invest more successfully.
Account Options
Whether you are just getting started, changing jobs, doing a 401(k) rollover, or running a business, our team can guide you.
Remove the Emotion from Investing
The numerous news headlines processed every day can cause an investor to be fearful and make misguided decisions with their assets. The good news is that there is a calm and sensible investment approach called dollar-cost averaging (DCA) that can help mitigate the angst.