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Saving for Your Child's School

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on April 19th, 2018

For young families, the immediate cost of raising a child can be testing financially. Just when you thought you were in the clear from student loan repayments and your never-ending car lease, a hungry mouth appears with countless sleepless nights and a hefty price tag attached. But diapers, baby formula, and stuffed toys aren’t the only financial burdens parents should worry about.

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How Costly Gaps in Disability Insurance Coverage Can Be Avoided

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on April 12th, 2018

Professionals, executives and business owners recognize the threat that a disability poses to their financial security, which is why many have individual disability insurance. But far too many purchase a disability insurance plan without carefully considering their future needs.

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Ups and Downs of Online-Only Banking

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on April 10th, 2018

The digital world has transformed professional industries in unique ways that prior to internet access would have been impossible. Doctors can monitor patients remotely, lawyers can offer counsel online, software can complete your taxes for you, and even financial investments and advertisements can be made without any face-to-face contact.

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How To Hit Your Savings Goals

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on April 5th, 2018

Goals are one of the principal starting points of any financial plan. It may seem like the idea of goal setting is reserved for life’s biggest adventures, but in reality having a different spectrum of goals, whether it be short term or long term, is crucial for keeping your finances and savings on track. But how do you ensure your financial goals become reality in your lifetime?

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Are Annuities Safer than Mutual Funds?

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on April 3rd, 2018

The short answer is yes, in a number of ways. However, rather than just take it at face value, a closer examination of the two different types of investments will reveal how they differ in the amount of safety investors should expect from each. 

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Investment to Watch: Smart Home Technology

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on March 29th, 2018

The term “smart home” sounds like something out of a movie on Syfy or a place where intelligent people go to converge. Yet, the concept isn’t new by any means. John Chambers, CEO of Cisco, referenced the concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in 1999.

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How Political Climates Affect the Financial Markets

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on March 27th, 2018

If you’re a fan of political dramas on televisions, you’ll know that the turbulent world of politics has an affect on the global financial markets. But what about in real life? How much does art - if you can call shows like Scandal, Veep, and House of Cards art - imitate life, and vice versa?

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Renting Your Home? Why Renter’s Insurance is a Must

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on March 20th, 2018

A tight housing market is leading many young adults to postpone purchasing a home, choosing instead to go the rental route. Many simply don’t want to be encumbered with a mortgage and all of the responsibilities that go with home ownership.

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Video: The Importance of Financial Goals

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on March 20th, 2018

These are the obstacles we all face in trying to achieve our financial goals:

 

Habits of a Savvy Saving Family

Submitted by Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. on March 15th, 2018

When people warn you that having kids is expensive, it’s no joke. From diapers to food, braces to sports activities the costs add up quick. For a middle-income family in the U.S. raising a child up until age 18, costs an estimated average of $245,340 (or $304,480, adjusted for projected inflation), according to the 2013 “Cost of Raising a Child” report from the U.S.

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