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Donna Skeels Cygan
March 13, 2023

Are We Experiencing Déjà Vu?

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Can We Learn from Past Financial Corrections? I wrote this article on 2-28-23, which was 10 days before the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. It appeared in the Albuquerque Journal…

Donna Skeels Cygan
February 10, 2023

The Nitty Gritty of Roth IRA Conversions

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Illustration by Cathryn Cunningham/ Albuquerque Journal Roth IRAs offer many benefits over traditional IRAs. I have written previous articles, encouraging readers to build their Roth IRAs through contributions or conversions.…

Donna Skeels Cygan
January 10, 2023

Ditch the Budget in 2023

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Illustration by Cathryn Cunningham/ Albuquerque Journal Many people are intimidated by finances; they can’t see a way to a financially secure future. Today’s article will teach you how to make…

Donna Skeels Cygan
November 2, 2022

Plan Now for a Joyful Holiday

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The holidays are coming! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, the December holidays are just around the corner. For many, the hustle and bustle of the holidays is stressful…

Donna Skeels Cygan
October 3, 2022

Is a Roth Conversion Wise for You?

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My last article covered the “sunsetting” on Jan. 1, 2026, of many of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.…

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September 12, 2022

Will you be ready for tax changes in 2026?

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The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” was passed by Congress and signed by former President Donald Trump in December 2017. The tax law changes went into effect in January 2018.…

Donna Skeels Cygan
July 31, 2022

Establishing good financial habits is within grasp

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We are in the dog days of summer. The days are often sweltering, we desperately need rain, and we’re wary as a new variant is causing COVID-19 cases to increase.…

Donna Skeels Cygan
July 2, 2022

Find the silver lining in Wall Street turmoil

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The U.S. stock market is having a bad year. It may turn around before year-end, but the S&P 500 index is currently down 20% (Jan. 1 to June 28), and…

Donna Skeels Cygan
June 3, 2022

Invest your money where it will bring you joy

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*Illustration by Donna Grethen / Albuquerque Journal Money is a powerful tool in our society. It allows us to pay for basic needs like our rent or mortgage, groceries, utilities,…

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May 6, 2022

How to find a financial advisor

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Selecting a financial adviser is not easy, and consumers often do not know what to ask. So, let’s tackle some of the important questions. I recommend you interview several potential…

The Joy of Financial Security