By Ash Toumayants We’ve all heard of Social Security and some of us may have even gone the extra mile to log in to our account and get an estimate of our future benefits. But have you gone even further and looked at your whole retirement picture to figure out how Social Security will affect […]
Who We Serve and What We Do Best
By Ash Toumayants When I founded Strong Tower Associates 6 years ago, it was with the intention of unveiling the confusion that plagued the financial world at large. Many people simply do not know what they need, what kind of help is available, and how to achieve their financial dreams. Strong Tower Associates is willing […]
10 Things To Do Within 10 Years Of Retirement
By Ash Toumayants The 10-year countdown is on. After decades of working and saving, you are in the home stretch of the marathon race to your much-anticipated retirement years. But no matter how close you are to the finish line, don’t turn on cruise control yet. Determine to finish your working years stronger than you […]
Why I Chose To Raise My Family In State College, PA
By Ash Toumayants State College, Pennsylvania, is near and dear to my heart. It’s where I went to college, began my career, and started my family. I’ve had the privilege of watching this quaint town grow and change over the years, and I’m excited that my children get to do the same. Today, I want […]
Social Security: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You
By Ash Toumayants You know that you contribute to Social Security each paycheck. You know that your benefits will supplement your income in retirement. And you may even know what your estimated monthly benefit will be. But what about everything you don’t know about Social Security? How much does your limited knowledge matter if you […]
How Strong Tower Associates Can Help You
By Ash Toumayants Retirement is a topic everyone needs to know about. However, the truth of the matter is that most people do not have the faintest clue as to how to handle their retirement or how to pick which options are best for them. Some options could offer higher retirement contributions and others could […]
What To Do The Day You Turn 62
By Ash Toumayants Have you recently turned 62 and now you aren’t sure what financial steps to take? As you know, most people are eligible for Social Security at this age and begin debating about taking this benefit. However, there are many factors to consider prior to taking Social Security, such as life expectancy, retirement […]
Our Midyear 2019 Economic Update
By Ash Toumayants Summer is on the way and we are about to launch into the second half of 2019! No matter what the first part of the year held for you personally, the economy’s shaky start definitely improved as time went on. Let’s take a big-picture look at our economy as we reach the […]
Our New Friday Hours
By Ash Toumayants It seems like there’s never enough time for the things we love. Busyness is the norm, and between work, long commutes, and extra activities, we miss out on spending valuable time with family. This is especially true in the summer, when the kids are out of school and you want to have […]
What Should You Do When You Turn 59½?
By Ash Toumayants If you’re nearing the big 6-0, don’t fret too much about getting old. After all, 60 is the new 40, right? There are many 50- and 60-year-olds who are in prime health and feel like they are just hitting their stride. Not to mention the often-forgotten benefits of getting older, like discounts […]