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Donna Skeels Cygan
April 28, 2022

Becoming Mildred

Chapter 1: Mildred’s Story

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In her wildest dreams, Mildred never expected to be an inspiration. At age 62 she was caring for her husband during his losing battle with colon cancer. Previously even-keeled, the…

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April 5, 2022

The importance of asset allocation

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Asset allocation is an investment concept that refers to how much you have allocated to different asset classes. Conceivably, there could be many asset classes that you track, including equities…

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March 2, 2022

Finances

Protecting your finances from cybercriminals

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Identity theft and computer hacks are happening far too often, so protecting yourself and your finances is essential. In 2013, we were shocked when Target Corp. announced that the credit…

Donna Skeels Cygan
January 31, 2022

Share the love in February by giving generously

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The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the vast divide between the “haves” and the “have nots.” Most wealthy people have become richer, while many others are struggling to pay…

Donna Skeels Cygan
January 5, 2022

Set goals for 2022, but be gentle with yourself

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Happy 2022! It’s a new year, and we often set goals as New Year’s resolutions. But you may not feel like setting goals or celebrating this year. The COVID-19 pandemic…

Donna Skeels Cygan
November 28, 2021

Roth conversions offer considerable benefits

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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.…

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