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• Stacy Bush: 100 Days Left of The Year: Make It Count!

  Features, September 23, 2024

  As we enter the final 100 days of 2024, there's still plenty of time to make this year count. Here is a list of eight steps to help you finish strong and set yourself up for success in the new year.

• Stacy Bush: April is National Financial Literacy Month

  News, April 17, 2023

• Stacy Bush: As Volatility Increases, So Does Retirement Worry

  News, April 04, 2023

• Stacy Bush: Reviewing Past Debt Ceiling Fights, Market Performance

  News, January 30, 2023

• Time to Consider Your New Year Resolutions

  News, January 09, 2023

• Stacy Bush: IRS Provides Tax Inflation Adjustments

  News, November 14, 2022

• Stacy Bush: Reviewing Required Minimum Distributions 101

  News, August 08, 2022

• Stacy Bush: Creating a Retirement Strategy

  News, June 13, 2022

• Stacy Bush: Why Don’t all Affluent People Become Wealthy?

  News, March 29, 2022

• Stacy Bush: Getting (Mentally) Ready to Retire

  News, March 23, 2022

• Stacy Bush: Keeping Everything in Perspective

  News, March 07, 2022

• Stacy Bush: On The Cycle of Investing

  News, February 14, 2022

• Stacy Bush: RMDs Get a Small Reprieve

  News, January 31, 2022

• Stacy Bush: Looking Back at 2021 Economics

  News, January 03, 2022

• Stacy Bush: On Updated Premiums, Deductibles for Medicare

  News, December 13, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Tax Changes: What’s In, What’s Out?

  News, November 15, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Working on End-of-the-year Money Moves

  News, October 18, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Understanding 'The September Effect'

  News, September 27, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Climbing the Wall of Worry

  News, September 02, 2021

• Stacy Bush: How US Savings Bonds Work

  News, August 16, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Ready for the Second Act of the SECURE Act?

  News, June 28, 2021

• Stacy Bush : A COLA with your Social Security?

  News, June 15, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Taking the 2021 Retirement Confidence Survey

  News, May 10, 2021

• Stacy Bush: On the Whims of Wall Street

  News, May 03, 2021

• Stacy Bush: IRA Deadlines are Approaching

  News, April 12, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Investing during Periods of Inflation

  News, March 30, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

  News, March 23, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Countdown to Retirement: Strategies for Saving in Your 50s

  News, March 15, 2021

• Stacy Bush: GameStop, Reddit, Market Mania: What You Need to Know

  News, February 15, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Outlook 2021: Reviewing Bond Prices

  News, February 01, 2021

• Stacy Bush: Does Main Street Need a Wall Street Strategy?

  News, December 07, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Long-term Rates Creeping Higher

  News, November 10, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Election 2020: Be Confident, Bold, Patient

  News, November 02, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Ouch: September Market Correction Hurt

  News, October 19, 2020

• Georgia Public Policy Foundation Releases Guide to the Issues

  News, October 02, 2020

• Georgia Tech Introduces Long-Term Initiative to Advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

  News, August 26, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Taxing Restricted Stock Units

  News, August 17, 2020

• Stacy Bush: IRS has Enhanced RMD Waivers

  News, August 03, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses

  News, July 20, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Who is Your Trusted Contact?

  News, June 15, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Opening 'Backdoor' Roth IRAs

  News, June 01, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Extending the Tax Deadline

  News, May 18, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Reviewing Key Provisions of CARES Act

  News, April 13, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Should You Care about Daily Market Actions?

  News, March 09, 2020

• Stacy Bush: On the First Distribution from Your IRA

  News, February 24, 2020

• Stacy Bush: IRA Withdrawals that Escape Tax Penalty

  News, February 14, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Are You Ready to Retire?

  News, January 27, 2020

• Curtis Fowler: On the Power of Planning, Executing

  News, January 22, 2020

• Deloitte M&A Trends Report 2020: US Dealmaker Optimism Holds Strong as Economic Slowdown Talk Continues

  Features, January 21, 2020

  The market is entering a new decade on the outer edges of the longest run in M&A history, but even so, dealmakers are largely anticipating stable or increasing levels of activity in the year ahead, according to Deloitte's "The State of the Deal: M&A Trends 2020" survey of 1,000 U.S. corporate dealmakers and private equity firm professionals.

• Stacy Bush: Of Qualified Charitable Distributions

  News, January 07, 2020

• Stacy Bush: Trust Deed Investments

  News, November 18, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Checking First RMD from IRA

  News, November 04, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Making End-of-the-year Money Moves

  News, October 28, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Overlooked Tax Deductions for Small-business Owners: Helpful Tips for Tax Time

  News, October 14, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Retirement Wellness: Staying Healthy Could Save You Some Money

  News, September 30, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Put it in a Letter: Express Your Wishes

  News, September 12, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Why Having a Financial Professional Matters

  News, August 26, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Understanding Long-Term Care: Are You Prepared?

  News, August 19, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Longer 401(k) Loan Repayment Can Be an Advantage

  News, July 23, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Summer Tax Moves to Consider

  News, July 15, 2019

• Stacy Bush: The FIRE Movement: A Radical New Approach to Working, Saving, Retiring

  News, June 24, 2019

• Stacy Bush: Is Company 401(k) Plan as Good as it Could Be?

  News, June 14, 2019

• Stacy Bush On the Cost of Procrastination

  News, May 07, 2019

• The Conference Board Employment Trends Index Declined in March

  News, April 09, 2019

• Bush Wealth Management: Social Security Gets Biggest Boost in Years

  News, January 23, 2019

• Bush Wealth Management: Putting a Price Tag on Health

  News, January 07, 2019

• Bush Wealth Management: Tolerate the Turbulence

  News, December 03, 2018

• Bush Wealth Management: Include Medicare in Retirement Planning

  News, November 16, 2018

• Bush Wealth Management: Debunking a Few Retirement Myths

  News, October 08, 2018

• Bush Wealth Management: Are Changes ahead for Retirement Accounts?

  News, September 10, 2018

• Bush Wealth Management: Dealing with Sudden Wealth

  News, June 21, 2018

• Bush Wealth Management: Choosing a Credit Card

  News, June 05, 2018

• Bush Wealth Management: Set Goals as You Save and Invest

  News, May 07, 2018

• Stacy Bush: Strategic Investment Planning - The Basics

  Features, September 08, 2017

  Why do so many people never obtain the financial independence that they desire? Often it’s because they just don’t take that first step — getting started. One of the biggest risks you face is not educating yourself about which investments may be able to help you pursue your financial goals and how to approach the investing process.

• Renasant Announces $16M Q3 Profit

  News, October 21, 2015

• Stacy Bush Discusses 529 College Savings Plans

  Features, April 27, 2015

  Section 529 college savings plans are tax-advantaged college savings vehicles and one of the most popular ways to save for college today. Much like the way 401(k) plans changed the world of retirement savings a few decades ago, 529 college savings plans have changed the world of college savings. Valdosta's Stacy Bush of Bush Wealth Management goes through the 529 plan and its advantages.

• Stacy Bush on Your Estate Management Checklist

  Features, March 11, 2015

  Valdosta's Stacy Bush of Bush Wealth Management goes through the essential estate management checklist.

• The Bush Wealth Advantage: Four Steps to a Simpler Financial Life

  Features, January 19, 2015

  For many Americans, financial life seems to be getting more and more complicated. Perhaps that's because more workers bear responsibility for their own retirement savings thanks to the proliferation of 401(k) and other plans. Or maybe it's because there's so much information and so many investment choices to sort through. Whatever the case, Stacy Bush offers some suggestions that may help to simplify your financial life.

• Stacy Bush on the Importance of Professional Advice

  Features, October 22, 2014

  In an endeavor as critical as managing your investments, it is prudent to handle some situations with the help of a competent professional advisor. Many individual investors simply do not have the time, patience, or persistence to deal effectively with their investments over the long term. Many investors have the motivation to put in the required time to fully address their investments at the outset, but become less motivated as time goes by.

• Stacy Bush on How to Dig Yourself Out of Debt & Save at the Same Time

  Features, September 08, 2014

  Paying down debt can be a daunting task. But with a little self-discipline and some faith in yourself, your financial picture can change for the better in about six months. Stacy Bush tells us how.

• Stacy Bush: Yours, Mine, and Ours -- A Couple's Guide to Retirement Planning

  Features, August 18, 2014

  While the reasons for earning two incomes may vary from couple to couple, these families often face a similar financial challenge: participation in separate retirement programs. Stacy Bush explains.

• Stacy Bush on What's Happening With Your IRA

  Features, July 30, 2014

  Given changes in tax laws that have occurred during the past few years, a retirement readiness review could be a good idea if you have an IRA, says Stacy Bush.

• Stacy Bush Gives a Retirement Reality Check

  Features, June 02, 2014

  If you have already retired or if you can count the number of years until retirement on your fingers then please heed this friendly warning: Unless you're already making the most of your current retirement planning strategies, then it may be difficult to lay the groundwork for a financially secure future.

• What's Happening With Your IRA? Stacy Bush Says Time for a Checkup

  Features, May 09, 2014

  Given changes in tax laws that have occurred during the past few years, a retirement readiness review could be a good idea if you have an individual retirement account (IRA).

• Stacy Bush on the Recent Love of the Market

  Features, February 21, 2014

  With the enthusiasm of new love, American stock markets pushed higher during Valentine's week. Were investors enamored of the Federal Reserve's new Chairwoman, Janet Yellen, who spoke on behalf of the Fed for the first time last week?

• Stacy Bush: Helping You See the Big Picture on FInancial Planning

  Features, January 09, 2014

  Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached.

• Stacy Bush on Charitable Giving as Part of Estate Planning

  Features, December 16, 2013

  Charitable giving can play an important role in many estate plans. Philanthropy cannot only give you great personal satisfaction, it can also give you a current income tax deduction, let you avoid capital gains tax, and reduce the amount of taxes your estate may owe when you die.

• Stacy Bush on Business Succession Planning

  Features, November 07, 2013

  When developing a succession plan for your business, you must make many decisions. The key is to pick the best plan for your circumstances and objectives, and to seek help from financial and legal advisors to carry out this plan.

• Deciding When to Retire: Stacy Bush on When Timing Becomes Critical

  Features, October 17, 2013

  Deciding when to retire may not be one decision but a series of decisions and calculations. For example, you'll need to estimate not only your anticipated expenses, but also what sources of retirement income you'll have and how long you'll need your retirement savings to last. Stacy Bush examines some factors to help you plan.

• Changing Jobs? Take Your 401(k) and ... Roll It! Says Stacy Bush

  Features, September 19, 2013

  If you've lost your job, or are changing jobs, you may be wondering what to do with your 401(k) plan account. It's important to understand your options says Stacy Bush.

• Stacy Bush on Saving for Retirement

  Features, August 22, 2013

  Although most of us recognize the importance of sound retirement planning, few of us embrace the nitty-gritty work involved. With thousands of investment possibilities, complex rules governing retirement plans, and so on, most people don't even know where to begin. Here are some suggestions to help you get started.

• Stacy Bush on Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

  Features, July 18, 2013

  If you're self-employed or own a small business and you haven't established a retirement savings plan, what are you waiting for? A retirement plan can help you and your employees save for the future, says Stacy Bush.

• Stacy Bush Answers: How Secure Is Social Security?

  Features, June 13, 2013

  If you're retired or close to retiring, then you've probably got nothing to worry about--your Social Security benefits will likely be paid to you in the amount you've planned on (at least that's what most of the politicians say). But what about the rest of us? Stacy Bush shares some insight.

• Stacy Bush on Key Estate Planning Documents You Need

  Features, May 16, 2013

  Valdosta Financial Advisor Stacy Bush shares information on the five estate planning documents you need, regardless of your age, health, or wealth.

• Stacy Bush on Setting and Targeting Investment Goals

  Features, April 18, 2013

  Go out into your yard and dig a big hole. Every month, throw $50 into it, but don't take any money out until you're ready to buy a house, send your child to college, or retire. It sounds a little crazy, doesn't it? But that's what investing without setting clear-cut goals is like. If you're lucky, you may end up with enough money to meet your needs, but you have no way to know for sure. Stacy Bush of Bush Wealth Management talks investment goals.

• Stacy Bush on Teaching Your Children Basic Financial Education

  Features, March 14, 2013

  Even before your children can count, they already know something about money: it's what you have to give the ice cream man to get a cone, or put in the slot to ride the rocket ship at the grocery store. So, as soon as your children begin to handle money, start teaching them how to handle it wisely.

• Stacy Bush on The Fiscal Cliff Deal, and What It Could Mean For You

  Features, February 14, 2013

  Stacy Bush with Bush Wealth Management gives us some insight on the Fiscal Cliff Deal, and how it could affect you and your business.