By Ash Toumayants When you hear the word retirement, what do you tend to think of? Do you dream of spending your days out and about, sightseeing as you please? Are you looking forward to sleeping in as late as you want? Do you maybe even have hopes of getting that vacation home and heading […]
By Ash Toumayants We are happy to announce the opening of our new office location. The new location will accommodate our growing firm and allow us to offer greater convenience and flexibility to our clients. You can now find us at: Strong Tower Associates 901 University Drive, Suite 100 State College, PA 16801 Take a […]
By Ash Toumayants When you are doing life with someone else, there are a number of topics that can be hard to tackle, and money can definitely be one of them. Maybe you find it easy, even enjoyable, to discuss your finances with your special someone. Or maybe your budget, financial goals, and plans are […]
By Ash Toumayants About one in six Americans are currently receiving Social Security benefits, most of them retirees. Born out of the need for a safety net during the Great Depression, it is now the major source of income for at least half of the nation’s seniors. (1) Unfortunately, around 63% of future retirees are […]
If you had to choose, would you rather file your taxes or go without your phone for a week? At this point, you may be among the 28% of Americans who are also dreading having to deal with taxes and would gladly give up your cell phone just to avoid it. To add to the […]
What new goals are you trying to reach in 2019? Are you focusing on your physical health by joining a gym and cleaning up your diet? Are you throwing yourself into your career in order to earn a promotion? Or maybe, like millions of other people, you are using January’s fresh start to find renewed […]
The markets took a big dip recently, reacting to fears of potential trade wars and an economic slowdown. After the Dow lost nearly 800 points, investors are understandably nervous. If you are worried about your retirement accounts, you’re not alone. But during stock market volatility, it’s important to keep a level head to avoid financial […]
As we approach the year’s end, in the midst of all the holiday hustle and bustle, the last thing you want to think about is taking care of your finances. But since finance-related resolutions take third place for most popular New Year’s resolution, (1) why don’t you give yourself a head start on your 2019 […]
It is with great joy that I announce the birth of my son, Daniel Vahan Toumayants! If you’re thinking you haven’t heard the name “Vahan” before, you’re probably right! We wanted to incorporate my Armenian background into his name, and in Armenian, Vahan means “shield.” Just to make the holiday season even more special, he […]
If you want something done right, do it yourself. A saying we find rings true in many areas of life, and most definitely rings true with long-term financial planning. If you rely on your loved ones or on federal programs like Medicaid and Social Security for your retirement, long-term healthcare can leave you with gaps […]