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Could the 529 Be the Holy Grail of Asset Protection?

July 21, 2020

These days, physicians face increased risk from lawsuits, judgements, creditors, and malpractice claims, yet one of the most common mistakes they make is relying solely on their insurance policies to protect them in these high-stakes situations. Not only do they overestimate just how far their personal and professional coverage will go but they also generally have no backup plan to pick up where their policies leave off. So, how do you protect your income and estate from legal claims? By integrating a number of diversified asset protection strategies into your overall financial plan.

Charles Crowley Celebrates 10 Years at AFA

July 13, 2020

This month at Atlanta Financial we are recognizing a very important work anniversary for one of our team members, Charles Crowley, who is celebrating his 10th anniversary with the firm.

4 Areas of Your Estate Plan to Review in Light of COVID-19

July 9, 2020

Although COVID-19 related restrictions are beginning to ease, many people continue to help slow the spread by staying home and self-isolating. There are still unknowns related to the pandemic and how it will play out, undoubtedly keeping us all on edge. Over the past few months, we’ve been forced to acknowledge that the unexpected can and does happen and that we need to take the steps necessary to prepare ourselves and our families for those times.

Why Fear Shouldn’t Drive Your Investing

June 30, 2020

As the world has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic over the last several months, we’ve seen an unprecedented impact to global stock markets. The decline in US and foreign equities was surprising in both its severity and speed, with the S&P 500 falling more than 30% in just over a month. This sharp drop from recent highs caused some investors to panic and race for the exits, preferring the safety of cash or treasuries to the volatile stock market. While getting out of the market during a “freefall” might seem like the best move, over the long run it can actually do more harm than good.

Strategies to Grow Your Wealth During the Pandemic

June 23, 2020

During times of market turmoil and economic uncertainty, its tempting to focus exclusively on risk – risk to your portfolio, your income and your plans for the future. And making sure your portfolio is aligned with your appetite for risk and with your time horizon for investing is critical. But focusing exclusively on the risk of losing money can lead investors to overlook the opportunities market declines may bring. Baron Rothschild, an 18th-century British nobleman and member of the renowned Rothschild banking family, is famously credited with saying that “the time to buy is when there’s blood in the streets.” He took his own advice and made a fortune in the panic that followed the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon.

AFA Gives Back to the Atlanta Community

June 16, 2020

Atlanta Financial recently donated $1,000 worth of Girl Scout cookies to medical first responders to assist both the local front line medical workers and a great cause, Girl Scouts, which has been impacted so severely by the coronavirus pandemic.

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