FINANCIAL STRATEGIES NEWSLETTER
FIRST QUARTER 2021

Greetings!

Over the past year, we have all felt the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in one way or another. However, this crisis has left us with several lessons learned in the markets, the office, and at home that we are happy to share in this quarter’s newsletter. As always we appreciate any feedback and comments you might have for use in future newsletters.

The AFM Team
MARKET UPDATE
U.S. stock markets saw gains for the month and quarter, but not all stocks did well. Higher interest rates led to some volatility, especially for growth and technology companies. Read More
RISING INTEREST RATES: HISTORY SHOWS IT'S NOT ALL BAD
Many investors are concerned about what a sustained rally in interest rates could mean for the stock market.
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LESSONS FROM THE PLAGUE YEAR
After such a strange and trying year, we thought it would be useful to look back on some lessons learned in the markets, the office, and at home.
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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law, with large portions of the bill acting as an economic stimulus for individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A GUIDE TO SELLING YOUR HOME
From the moment you decide to sell to the day you hand over the keys, selling a home is often unpredictable and time-consuming. Being prepared with the right tools and information will help you keep the process moving forward and achieve the optimal price in the current market. Read More
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AFM NEWS & NOTES
  • AFM made the InvestmentNews Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers list for 2021
  • Elizabeth celebrates 5 years with AFM
  • Ryan celebrates 30 years with AFM
  • Emilia helped raise money to benefit the American Heart Association
  • Alexandra & Mary held a Zoom talk about their book "Your Next Chapter: A Woman's Guide to A Successful Retirement" Read More
TAX RETURN REQUEST
If you haven't done so already, we would like to kindly request that you send us a copy of your 2020 Federal and state returns to help us better serve you throughout the year. We are best able to perform tax related analysis with your most current tax return. Exactly how the information is used varies from client to client, but may include analyzing Roth conversions, calculating tax projections, and tracking tax data that can impact investment decisions.
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