Ione Cockrell is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and member of the Financial Planning Association. Serving clients at Ione H. Cockrell Insurance & Financial Services in West Columbia, SC and the surrounding communities.
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If you believe that everything has been done to preserve your estate as it passes to your heirs, you may want to think again. Almost 70% of...
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The golden rule for minimizing your tax burden and avoiding unpleasant surprises from the IRS this year — and any year for that matter — can be...
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I recently attended a funeral mass for the father of a client. It was a wonderful occasion to reflect on a well lived life of more than 90...
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Weather delays, terrorism scares and general overcrowding in the skies have lead to plenty of frightening travel news on the airwaves. If you...
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The great entrepreneurial idea is there, along with the drive to turn that idea into a viable business. Finances are the X factor. The ultimate...
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Nothing is more heart-wrenching than to realize that your savings for retirement and your golden years will be fractured because of divorce....
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As with time-honored tax-saving strategies, there are common tax-filing mistakes that seem to snag taxpayers year in and year out, regardless...
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It's never an easy question to answer. What should you save toward? Should you save only for retirement? Should you save for college first and...
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By FPA member Joseph R. HearnLast Updated: August 10, 2011It’s understandable if you’re feeling a bit anxious. In the last few years we’ve had...
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I first met with Steven and Janice (names changed) a few years ago. They had always saved somewhere around 5% of their salary, but at times...
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