Blog

If you’ve ever thought about putting your retirement money to work in real estate, that could be a great move. Many Springfield investors are exploring alternative ways to grow their…

We believe that for many couples, retirement planning is best accomplished as a team effort—even when only one person is earning income. A spousal IRA may give you an appropriate way to…

You’ve earned it. After decades of hard work, Social Security is your well-deserved reward, but claiming it without a plan is where retirees often leave money on the table. LaTour…

Retirement should never mean slowing down your financial momentum. In fact, for many families in Springfield, retirement is the perfect time to start thinking more seriously about legacy—about the kind…

For many people, opening an IRA is the easy part. The hard part is knowing what to do next. At LaTour Asset Management in Springfield, we work with clients every…

We’re halfway through the year—and that “fresh start” feeling from January? It’s probably long gone. We believe the mid-year mark is one of the most important dates when it comes…

It starts with a simple question, but behind that question is a real concern: “Am I doing enough to protect and grow my wealth?” If you're reading this, you've probably…

If the market has you feeling uneasy lately, you're not alone. When volatility spikes, it’s tempting to retreat or second-guess every move. Many retirees (or soon-to-be retirees) are wondering whether…

The idea of entering retirement mortgage-free sounds comforting. Who doesn’t want to live out their golden years with fewer bills and more breathing room? But here’s the thing: just because…

If you’re moving money between retirement accounts, it’s easy to assume a transfer and a rollover are one and the same. After all, both involve shifting funds from one place…