Mason Hardy is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and member of the Financial Planning Association. Serving clients at Creative Financial Strategies in Columbia, SC and the surrounding communities.
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$400 on Big Red – am I buying a share of Apple or placing an all or nothing craps bet? The past couple months have felt like a rough night at...
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Volatile global financial markets, political issues, budgetary concerns, unemployment, debt crises, etc. These headlines can heighten your...
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With Valentine’s Day behind us and spring approaching, there are undoubtedly some new engagements to celebrate and weddings on the horizon....
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When it comes to investing, mistakes are easy to make. In some cases, however, they could be easy to avoid. In his book, Asset Allocation for...
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People frequently misunderstand the purpose and benefits of financial planning. They think it's only about beating the S&P 500 Index or...
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“We have been persuaded to……Spend money we don’t haveOn things we don’t needTo create i...
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Annuities account for a significant part of all investment sales, partly because they offer features and benefits that are unavailable...
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Deciding when to retire is not always easy. Many people simply base the decision on their birthday, but there are a whole host of other factors...
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As you near retirement, it is important to have a clear picture of how your Social Security benefits will fit into your overall income in...
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The Problem/GoalStarting over is never easy. At 41, with four children to take care of, beginning a new life can put a pinch on anyone’s...
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