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Donna Skeels Cygan
November 28, 2021

Roth conversions offer considerable benefits

Roth conversions offer considerable benefits https://donnaskeelscygan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/G_jd_29nov_mb_Roth_money-1.jpg 1736 987 Donna Skeels Cygan Donna Skeels Cygan https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef134acf060902e6362b779bec98ed53?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 28, 2021 December 17, 2021

I have been a fan for many years of investors building their tax-free (Roth IRA) bucket as large as possible. The long-term tax-free benefits make the Roth IRA a much…

Donna Skeels Cygan
November 1, 2021

Use December to organize your finances

Use December to organize your finances https://donnaskeelscygan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/visual-stories-micheile-ZVprbBmT8QA-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 Donna Skeels Cygan Donna Skeels Cygan https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef134acf060902e6362b779bec98ed53?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 1, 2021 December 17, 2021

The weather is cooler, the days are shorter, and December is a great month to get your finances organized! This article will provide eight steps you can take. I encourage…

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October 11, 2021

Small steps can lead to financial security

Small steps can lead to financial security https://donnaskeelscygan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/G_jd_11oct_Financial-Security-769x1024-1.jpg 769 1024 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1a3294bd2cc41cccac0ea4732f3aa907?s=96&d=mm&r=g October 11, 2021 October 26, 2022

Illustration by Cathryn Cunningham/ Albuquerque Journal A reader recently asked me to write an article for young people who want to get started on a path toward financial security.… The…

Donna Skeels Cygan
September 12, 2021

Learn the many ways to build your Roth IRA

Learn the many ways to build your Roth IRA https://donnaskeelscygan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/g_jd_13sep_rothira-graphic-1-copy.jpg 1990 1120 Donna Skeels Cygan Donna Skeels Cygan https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef134acf060902e6362b779bec98ed53?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 12, 2021 October 7, 2022

Roth IRAs have many great benefits. In last week’s article I discussed the tax-free feature of the Roth IRA, along with the fact that Roths do not require RMDs (Required…

Donna Skeels Cygan
September 5, 2021

How do I love thee, my Roth IRA?

How do I love thee, my Roth IRA? https://donnaskeelscygan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/G_ja_06sept_Invest-1.jpg 1730 973 Donna Skeels Cygan Donna Skeels Cygan https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef134acf060902e6362b779bec98ed53?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 5, 2021 September 23, 2021

Roth IRAs have many great benefits. Today’s article will discuss the benefits and the reasons you should invest in a Roth IRA. This is part one of a two-part series.…

Donna Skeels Cygan
August 1, 2021

Invest in Joy: An eye on the past can make you a better investor

Invest in Joy: An eye on the past can make you a better investor https://donnaskeelscygan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/risk-scaled.jpg 2560 1920 Donna Skeels Cygan Donna Skeels Cygan https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef134acf060902e6362b779bec98ed53?s=96&d=mm&r=g August 1, 2021 August 3, 2021

It is common for investors to “follow the herd.” If the stock market has been performing well, and there is euphoria that the U.S. economy is recovering from the pandemic,…

Donna Skeels Cygan
July 12, 2021

To be a better investor, recognize your biases

To be a better investor, recognize your biases https://donnaskeelscygan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/revenue-1.jpg 1000 643 Donna Skeels Cygan Donna Skeels Cygan https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef134acf060902e6362b779bec98ed53?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 12, 2021 August 3, 2021

Good investors are disciplined and not impulsive. Most people would agree with that statement, but did you know that all investors have biases? Recognizing your biases will make you a…

Donna Skeels Cygan
June 7, 2021

All investment strategies need attention

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I have never believed that everyone needs a financial planner or a financial adviser. Many investors are “do-it-your-selfers,” and this can work well. However, doing it yourself requires discipline, and…

Donna Skeels Cygan
May 3, 2021

Talk, experience can offer kids money lessons

Talk, experience can offer kids money lessons https://donnaskeelscygan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/mb04_jd_03may_invest-900x868-1.jpg 900 868 Donna Skeels Cygan Donna Skeels Cygan https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef134acf060902e6362b779bec98ed53?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 3, 2021 August 3, 2021

We all try to raise kids to become hard working, happy and financially responsible adults. That’s a tall order! First, we need to realize that every child has their own…

Donna Skeels Cygan
April 1, 2021

Beware of human nature in financial decisions

Beware of human nature in financial decisions https://donnaskeelscygan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-14-at-10.36.23-AM.png 1016 784 Donna Skeels Cygan Donna Skeels Cygan https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef134acf060902e6362b779bec98ed53?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 1, 2021 July 16, 2021

Being a smart investor is not easy. It requires discipline and rational thinking. Being focused on a long-term goal and being able to ignore the “noise” of the stock market,…

The Joy of Financial Security