When you’re single, you are in control of and responsible for your own financial destiny. For many women, this is liberating. After all, in most marriages, couples argue more about finances and money than any other topic. For others, it can be intimidating. Some divorced or widowed women were in marriages where their spouse managed most or all of the finances, so handling this responsibility can be uncomfortable. [Read more…] about How to Retire Successfully as a Single Woman

You’ve suddenly come into money. While it’s certainly a good problem to have, what should you do with this windfall? Invest it? Buy something amazing? Pay off debt?

It’s particularly important to think through your options and make wise decisions, because, according to the National Endowment for Financial Education, approximately 70% of people who receive an unexpected windfall will have nothing left of it after just a few years.i [Read more…] about You’ve Come into Significant Money. Now What? What to Do with an Unexpected Windfall

On October 5, 2018, Relative Value Partners sponsored the Misericordia/Heart of Mercy “Sweets on Wheels” bakery truck to provide delicious breakfast items, baked goods and other treats at our offices for our clients and our employees.

Click below for a recap of what happened in the market and RVP’s portfolios during Q3 2018.

Read our full Q3 2018 Quarterly Investment Update.

Selecting a financial advisor can feel like an overwhelming task. After all, it’s not just the advisor you’re considering but the firm itself and everyone it employs. All of the team members, from the tax specialist to the client service manager, will have a hand in your financial health. To make the decision even more challenging, there are so many factors to consider. Do you agree with the firm’s investment philosophy? Does the firm offer services that match your individual needs? And, most importantly, can you trust the advisor to act in your best interest?