The power of foresight is desirable but limiting. Even if you could know a future event for certain, it would still be difficult to predict market movements based on that event. For example, say at the beginning of the year I would have told you that...
Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy” As we approach November 3rd, bombarded with election commentary and commercials, you might be asking yourself:
Anthony Benante, a CFA® charterholder with Baron Financial Group, is quoted in an article on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, originally published on October 2, 2020. When asked about market volatility and what it means for your portfolio, Anthony said:
Victor Cannillo is quoted on this topic in an article on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, originally published on July 30, 2020. A 90-second read by Victor Cannillo: If you are a grandparent who has set up a college-savings plan for your grandchild, you may be concerned as to how it could affect their financial aid eligibility. Here are some things to consider.
We are proud to have presented a Baron Financial Scholarship for the past 10 years to two Fair Lawn High School Class graduates each year who are continuing their education in a business program. We are honored to help these deserving students further their education!
Baron Financial Group is pleased to present a new video series: “Answering Questions About Your Personal Economy” Our first question is very timely – Should I consider refinancing my mortgage? Watch our video to learn what factors to consider when evaluating if there is a benefit to refinance.
There are many factors to consider when comparing an exchange-traded fund (ETF) and an index mutual fund. An ETF is a marketable security that tracks an index, like an index fund. A Mutual Fund is an investment company that pools money from shareholders and invests in a variety of securities, including stocks, bonds and money market funds. A main difference between an ETF and an index mutual fund is an ETF trades continuously while the market is open, while the index mutual fund trades one time a day at market close.
Baron Financial Group is committed to the protection and security of your personal information. As part of our Responsible Guidance platform, we have created a multi-part video series to educate you on Cybersecurity.
The Baron Client Portal provides easy-to-navigate online access to your account information. Securely login to see more detail about your portfolio and how your money is invested. Watch our instructional video to learn how to enroll in and navigate the Baron Portal.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides additional relief for small businesses with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The initial program, first signed into law on March 27th, stopped accepting applications in mid-April due to a depletion of the original allocated funds. As of Monday, April 27th, the federal PPP, through the Small Business Administration (SBA), started accepting new applications. If you applied for funding in the first round, you will remain in the queue and do not need to apply again. For more information go to
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides additional unemployment insurance benefits for workers impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Coverage has now been extended to cover more workers such as self-employed and independent contractors. For the next four months, eligible unemployed workers will receive an additional $600 per week, above and beyond the standard benefits. According to the U.S. Department of Labor:
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a $2 Trillion economic stimulus package from the U.S. Government. It addresses the economic impacts of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, providing help for both individuals and businesses. The CARES Act provides: