Financial Topics Newsletter
Brought to you compliments of Steven Stanganelli, CRPC® CFP®

December 2009   Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Season's Greetings!
Happy Holidays from Spencer, Steve & Kristin and the Team at Quest

As the most joyous season of the year draws near, I offer you my sincerest wishes for an enjoyable holiday. Season’s greetings to you and to those near and dear to you, as well as best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. May the years which lie ahead bring satisfaction and happiness in all aspects of your life.

It is indeed with gratitude that I look back upon the past year and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your team and network.

My team and I look forward to being a vibrant and valuable part of your world as we move into a new year.

Best wishes for the season from my family to yours,

Kristin, Steve & Spencer

 
This E-Newsletter Is for You

This e-newsletter is designed especially for my clients and close associates. It is sent to you with the hope you will gain helpful investment knowledge. Think of this as your e-newsletter, so if you have any questions or suggestions for upcoming issues, please call or e-mail me or anyone on the Quest Team.

I also want you to think of this e-newsletter as an invitation for us to get together. I know that in order to help you develop an effective financial plan, I need to continually understand your situation, your challenges, and what is important to you.

Finally, thank you for your trust and confidence in me and my staff. I appreciate your loyalty and enjoy our relationship. Thank you, too, for those you referred to me. It is a wonderful compliment to know you are pleased enough with my services to recommend me to your friends and family.

I look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.

Best Wishes from the Quest Team,

Steve Stanganelli
Bob Dubee
Meg Curry
Christine Kim
Kerry Cappucci

 
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In our RETIRE IN A DAY © Retirement Rescue Workshop, we help people answer questions like:

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* Am I invested correctly?

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* How do I increase my income to beat inflation?

* Should I take Social Security now or later?

* How long will my money last?

* How will I be taxed in retirement?

* Is active or passive investment management better?


 

Quest Takes to the Airwaves
Podcasts for Past Shows Available
http://www.questfsi.com/index.cfm

Over the last several weeks, Steve Stanganelli has co-hosted the "Quest for Financial Freedom," the weekly money program designed to answer questions on how to keep more of it, make it grow, protect it and pass it on.

The program airs each Saturday morning from 9 AM to 9:30 AM on North Shore 104.9 FM and podcasts can be downloaded of past shows by visiting the Quest website.

Recent topics have included:

* Divorce Financial Planning - First Steps to a Fresh Start

* Retirement Investing: What You Need to Know Before You Say Good-Bye to Your Paycheck

* Paying for College Without Going Broke

Steve and his co-host, Bob Dubee, CPA, CFP also answer questions from listeners on any financial topic.

Send your questions directly to Steve at steve@questfsi.com or call 888-323-3456.
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Calmly Reassess Your Portfolio
The recent market volatility has been more pronounced and of longer duration than many expected, making it difficult to determine how to adjust your portfolio. Should you leave it alone, hoping the market will quickly rebound to much higher levels? Or should you sell everything and stick your money in cash accounts? The appropriate answer probably lies somewhere between those two extremes. What you should do is thoroughly review your portfolio and make any necessary adjustments.
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Answer These Questions First
Investments in bonds should be tailored to your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and other personal circumstances. Answering some fundamental questions will help you determine the role bonds should have in your portfolio.
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage before Retirement?
A recent study found that 41% of homeowners between the ages of 60 and 69 still have a mortgage on their home. Of those, 51% had sufficient assets to repay their mortgage (Source: Center for Retirement Research, July 2009). The study found that most households would be better off paying their mortgage off, since the cost of the mortgage is higher than their investment earnings. But is that good advice for your situation?
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The Recession's Impact on Higher-Income Families
It's commonly believed that recessions impact lower-income families more than higher-income families. However, a recent study by economists at Northwestern University found that the relative income loss during recessions for the top 10% of the population is 26% greater than the average household, while it is double the average household for the top 1% of the population. (Source: Newsweek, July 20, 2009)
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Review Your Estate Plan
Between the fluctuating stock market and declining home values, the value of your assets has probably changed dramatically over the past couple of years. Thus, you should probably take a look at your estate plan, considering the following.
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My highest priority is getting you where you want to be. If it's an important goal for you, then it's important to me to help get you there. Whether you need a road map for retirement investing or college funding strategies or want an answer to a specific financial challenge, my team and I are available to help you on your quest for financial freedom.

My goal is to provide the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have entrusted your financial future to a team of experienced professionals that cares about making your dreams a reality - regardless of the size of your portfolio.

I work with retirees, busy professionals and growing families who are motivated to achieve financial success or need help with the challenges that result from a life changing event. My practice encompasses investment management, college funding, estate planning and divorce analysis.

For more than 20 years I have been coaching individuals and organizations on ways to improve and protect their personal or business bottom line. I am never too busy to help you or someone you know and care about.

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