2016

Just 1% more can make a big difference

Increasing your savings by just 1% more now could mean living the retirement you want Does your retirement dream include a spectacular vacation once a year? Eating out every night? Not worrying about money? One way to help make your retirement “happy place” happen is to save now—even a little more. Putting just 1% more …

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Four tax-efficient strategies in retirement

How to plan your income withdrawal strategy with taxes in mind. Retirement should be a time of freedom—from deadlines and piles of to-dos. But you likely won’t be free of taxes. Although you won’t incur payroll taxes if you’ve stopped working, you will likely continue to owe other taxes on some of the withdrawals you …

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Market Direction; Fundamentals and Seasonality

Equity markets pulled back again last week, and basically, stocks are at break-even as we close the 1st quarter earnings season. Many factors are influencing equity pricing; monetary policy, Japan’s failure to move rates further into negative territory, Federal Reserve timing of the next [unlikely in our opinion] rate hike and corporate earnings remaining (generally) …

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Withdrawing from your retirement accounts: the basics

Building a substantial retirement nest egg is a commendable achievement, but optimizing your income during retirement involves strategic withdrawal planning to minimize the impact of taxes. If you’ve diligently contributed to a 401(k) or IRA over the years, it’s crucial to navigate withdrawals thoughtfully, considering the long-term implications on your income, potential growth, and savings …

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A celebrity chef in the Port City for a good cause

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse spent less than 48 hours in Wilmington. However, he made the most of this short period by hosting three distinct culinary experiences including, a private dinner on the evening of January 28th followed by breakfast and lunch on Friday, Jan. 29. The legendary chef’s visit was about one thing, raising money …

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In observance of Good Friday, OmniStar will be closed Friday, March 29th. Happy Easter!
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