Page 11 - Jupiter Spotlight - February '22

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Financial Focus
Financial Advisors Can Help
Reduce Anxiety
By Sally Sima Stahl
T h e l o n g - r u n n i n g
coronavirus pandemic has
fueled a lot of anxieties –
including financial ones. But
some people have had far
fewer worries than others.
Consider this: Among those
investors who work with a
financial advisor, 84 percent
said that doing so gave them a
greater sense of comfort about
their finances during the pandemic, according to a survey from
Age Wave and Edward Jones.
Of course, many people experience investment-related fears
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even without a global health crisis, and that’s probably not help keep you from making these fear- and greed-based actions
surprising, given the periodic volatility of the financial markets.
by only recommending moves that make sense for your situation.
But financial guidance can come in handy during relatively … Work toward multiple goals – At various times in your life,
normal times, too. you may have simultaneous financial goals. For example, you
A financial professional can help you … could be investing for a retirement that’s decades away, while
… Look past the headlines – Inflation, interest rates, pandemics, also trying to save for a child’s college education. A financial
elections – there’s always something in the news that could professional can suggest ways you can keep working toward
affect the investment world in the short term. But by helping you both objectives, in terms of how much money you can afford to
construct a portfolio that’s built for the long term and reflects invest and what types of savings and investment vehicles you
your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, a financial advisor should consider.
can enable you to look past the headlines. … Prepare for the unexpected – Most of us did not need a
… Avoid emotional decisions – Many people let their pandemic to remind us that unexpected events can happen in
emotions drive their investment choices. When the market goes our lives – and some of these events can have serious financial
through a downturn and the value of their investments drops, they impacts on us and our loved ones. Do you have adequate life
sell to “cut losses,” even though these same investments may insurance? How about disability insurance? And if you ever
still have good business fundamentals and promising futures. needed some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in
Conversely, when the market is on an uptick, some people chase a nursing home, how would you pay for it? A financial advisor
after “hot” investments, even when they become overpriced and can evaluate your protection needs and recommend appropriate
may have very little room to grow. But a financial advisor can solutions that fit within your overall financial strategy.
… Adapt to changing circumstances – Over time, many things
may change in your life – your job, your family situation, your
retirement plans, and so on. A financial professional can help
you adjust your financial strategy in response to these changes.
Achieving your financial goals may present challenges, but it
doesn’t have to cause you years of worry and distress – as long
as you get the help you need.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, Member
SIPC.
Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states
and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.,
and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through
Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C.; Edward
Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward
Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot
provide tax advice. You should consult your qualified tax advisor
regarding your situation.
Contact us at (561) 748-7600, Sally Sima Stahl, AAMS, 1851
W. Indiantown Road, Ste. 106, Jupiter, FL 33458.
It’s The Law!
Did You Know That, In
Florida…
By Adam S. Gumson, Esq.
Whether or not probate
will be necessary, Florida
law requires that anyone
who has possession of a
will must file it with the
local Circuit Court where
the decedent last resided
within 10 days of learning
of the decedent’s death. If a
Probate Court proceeding
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Guardianship can provide certain protections for a
be expensive, involve the court making decisions which are
special needs ward, but is not always the best option. It can
better left to the family, and sometimes results in designating
a guardian whom the parents might not have chosen.
More than 13 million parents are separated or divorced in
households where children are under the age of 21 with the
vast majority of custodial parents being the mother. Sadly,
less than one-half of those awarded child support actually
collect the full amount.
A contract may have different contingencies that allow
a buyer to cancel it, including financing or inspection
contingencies. So, if you are a seller, you should pay particular
attention to the deadlines associated with each contingency
as it is possible that the deal is not as solid as originally
contemplated.
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