Reid Financial

Tax Tips for Savvy Investors
Before you know it, the 2009 tax-filing deadline will be here again. Wouldn’t you rather be watching your favorite television show—or doing something else that you enjoy—on the evening of April 15, 2010, instead of rushing through your tax forms to make a midnight postmark? By organizing your tax information now, you may be able to relax a bit in April.

The Future of our Economy
For many of us, if we hadn't lived through it, we likely would not have believed it possible: In the past year America actually flirted with what could have become a second Great Depression…….

Investing while Retired
Many of the old rules for retirement investing no longer apply. Facing longer life spans, increasing healthcare costs, and a market in crisis, retirees will need more growth in their portfolios during the coming years and decades. At the same time, they need the assurance that a 50% market drop won't completely devastate their remaining nest egg. It is time to rethink the old ideas of retirement investing…….

Market Traps
People's emotions lead them to make bad financial moves in chaotic times, it's easy for investors to fall into traps. They might scramble to make trades based on the latest news reports. They might search for a miracle stock that will pay off big and let them recoup all their losses. Or they might go in the other direction -- and get so scared of the market that they don't make any moves at all. Fortunately, a bit of logic and common sense will keep you clear of these pitfalls. Here's a look at some common missteps -- and how to avoid them.