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Victoria Cannillo, an Associate Financial Planner/Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Will my son’s summer income count for financial aid?”, originally published in June 2024.

Victoria Cannillo, an Associate Financial Planner/Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Can I get Social Security from a domestic partnership?”, originally published in March 2024.

James Suazo, ChFC®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “I invested in a friend’s company. Should I sell out?”, originally published on November 1, 2023. Working with a financial advisor can help you determine a course of action that takes into account your willingness and ability to take risks while keeping emotions out of investing. It may not be wrong for you to sell, however…

Gregory Cannillo, MBA, FPQP®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Should I lower 401(k) contributions to do a Roth IRA?”, originally published in February 2024. Your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA is dependent upon multiple concerns:

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy”. Do you understand the difference between speculating and investing and how it could affect your portfolio? We offer disciplined perspectives on Your Personal Economy. WATCH OR LISTEN TO OUR SHORT VIDEO HERE TO LEARN MORE:

Victor Cannillo, NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “I’m 69. How long can I contribute to a Roth?”, originally published on June 27, 2023. For 2023, the total contribution limit is $6,500 per year; $7,500 if you’re over 50. You can contribute to your Roth IRA in perpetuity as long as you’re still…

Anthony Benante, CFA, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “What are good investments for after you retire?”, originally published on December 5, 2023. Investment decisions in retirement depend on your specific situation. Different investments can have different objectives.

Victoria Cannillo, a Financial Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “My husband left his assets to our daughter. What can I do?”, originally published in January 2024. Having a beneficiary for a pension plan is very important, since…

Victoria Cannillo, a Financial Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “How will my daughter’s money count for financial aid?”, originally published on October 3, 2023. Assuming your daughter is going to apply for financial aid...

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy”. Presented by James Suazo, ChFC®. Today’s video provides a brief summary of our financial planning process. Our process involves 4 main steps, which will eventually help answer the question, “Am I OK?”. View or listen to our video to learn more

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy”. Presented by Victor Cannillo, NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor. Today’s video answers the question, how do I create an income stream in retirement? We are going to cover three common income resources that may be available to you in retirement. View or listen to our video to learn more.

Happy Women’s History Month! In honor of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting Victoria Cannillo, an Associate Financial Planner/Analyst at Baron Financial Group. At Baron Financial Group, we understand the importance of women taking control of their finances and have experience providing financial guidance to women at different stages of life. Through our Financial Life Planning process, we are here to help answer the questions that don't always fit onto an investment statement.

Many clients have been asking us about Series I Savings Bonds. Here are some details that you need to know to determine if I Bonds are right for you - they are typically best for someone who has additional savings, which they feel they may not need for the next 1-5 years.

James Suazo, ChFC®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “We sold our stocks. What should we do with the money?”, originally published on September 7, 2022. Without knowing your full financial situation, we recommend answering the following questions to help you make an informed decision.

James Suazo, ChFC®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “I want to retire. Should I use the 4% rule?”, originally published on February 22, 2023. The 4% withdrawal rate has been used over time as rule of thumb for withdrawals in retirement. However, we recommend reviewing your specific plan. What is your current ...

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy”. Presented by James Suazo, ChFC®. Today’s question is on Estate Planning. Do I need an Estate Plan? What are the three basic estate planning documents? View or listen to our video to learn more

Many clients have been asking us about Series I Savings Bonds. Here are some details that you need to know to determine if I Bonds are right for you - they are typically best for someone who has additional savings, which they feel they may not need for the next 1-5 years.

We believe that all clients and prospective clients need to understand the way their financial advisor or potential advisor operates as a firm. We interviewed our Baron Advisors, Victor Cannillo, Anthony Benante, and James Suazo, to ask them some important questions:

Rebalancing is one of the most important tasks we perform as we manage our clients’ investments. It is important that our clients understand the term “opportunistic rebalancing” and how it relates to your portfolio. Victor Cannillo, Wealth Management Principal at Baron Financial Group, answers these questions about rebalancing: What is it? Why do we recommend it? And how frequently will we employ it?

James Suazo, ChFC®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “I have an inherited IRA. How soon do I have to take distributions?”, originally published on November 30, 2021. If your inherited IRA falls under the 10-year rule, the IRS has clarified the rule in their publication 590-B...

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy”. Presented by Victor Cannillo, NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor. Today’s question is on Umbrella Insurance. What is it and why do I need it? View or listen to our video to learn more...

Victor Cannillo is quoted on this topic in an article in NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, originally published on March 31, 2021. A reader with 14 years and $270k left on their 20-year mortgage and currently keeping those funds in an online bank earning 0.40%, posed the question, “Is there a better place to keep this money and earn some kind of yield without too much risk?” Baron Financial Group’s Wealth Management Principal, Victor Cannillo, offered this advice:

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal EconomySM” Here are 5 simple tips that can help create an effective spending plan: WATCH OUR VIDEO HERE TO LEARN MORE:

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy"SM. To practice mindfulness when making investment decisions, we should: 1. Gather all the facts – not just those at our fingertips 2. Consider all the possible outcomes – not just ones we hope for 3. Consult with your advisor At Baron Financial Group, we always advise our clients to control the controllable and most importantly, keep emotions out of investing. Here is how we help our clients:

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:

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:

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.

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.

Because we have personally seen several recent phishing emails claiming to be from Amazon, Chase Bank, Capital One, the IRS, among others, we felt it was important to remind everyone to be aware of fraudulent emails and phone calls asking for personally identifiable information. It is key to remember that you will never receive an email or a phone call, from the IRS or your bank, asking for your social security number or account number. Always assume this is a fraudulent call or email and do not give out any sensitive information.

There are important questions at certain ages that you should keep in mind on your journey. Your options for Retirement and Financial Planning need to be given very serious thought and examination. You need to identify your goals, explore your options, and test for the unexpected.

A 45-second read by Victor Cannillo: If you want to help a relative pay for college, you can pay the money to the college directly without incurring any gift taxes. However, you need to ask the school if this would affect the need-based aid eligibility of the student because each school handles this differently. For example, if the school views the money as a payment of the student’s account, then most likely it would not affect financial aid. But if the money is treated as a resource, then it will reduce the student’s aid “dollar-for dollar.”

Many young people face the dilemma of looking to purchase a home while still having student loan obligations. For example, you might question, is it better to pay off the student loan in its entirety and then work towards saving for a home purchase? Or continue paying off the student loan while saving for the home purchase?