Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Welcome to the August e-Newsletter
Note from the team, things our intern learned, celebrate Brenda, meet Jarrett, recent posts, riddle, recipe, Smokies Baseball game, etiquette tips, and more!
Good morning! 
 
With Fall right around the corner, it’s a great time to reflect on the year so far, and reset your focus on the future. 
 
This year has likely felt uneasy for investors because the market has been volatile. Together, we've focused on things we can control (the long-term outcomes), not the day-to-day journey. One of our commitments is to help you cut through the hysteria of the financial media and avoid expensive financial mistakes.
 
Ways we've recently helped clients improve their position:
 
  • Reviewing tax returns to identify opportunities to save

  • Analyzing Roth conversions (extra attractive in times of market weakness)

  • Refining retirement dates and exploring early retirement where possible

  • Determining the optimal Social Security strategy to maximize benefits

  • Harvesting losses in investments to save on taxes (either now or in the future)
 
We thank you for the trust, confidence, and the opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely,

Your TVAMP Team
August Riddle
I am at the end of time and at the start of eternity. I am seen four times in every week, but only once in a thousand years. What am I?
*Answer can be found at the bottom of this eNewsletter*
Latest Posts
Stay in the know
August is National "Make a Will Month" | Financial Reminder
An up-to-date will can be the difference between a smooth estate process and a probate nightmare. Call us to make an estate planning appointment (865) 226-9982.
Are You (Mentally) Ready to Retire? | Retirement Planning
Even those who retire with small fortunes can face boredom or depression and the fear of drawing down their savings too fast. How can new retirees try to calm these worries?
Things We Did This Summer| TVAMP Team
Things Our Financial Advisor Intern Learned | TVAMP Team
Gehrig, a recent high school grad, spent one month at TVAMP during his summer break to see what it's like to be a financial advisor. See what he thought of his internship with us!
Is the Worst Behind Us? | Market Update
2022 has been one of the worst on record for a balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds. Following three outstanding years in the market, 2022 has been a not-so-subtle reminder that markets can (and will) go down.
TVAMP Team
Always here for you
Brenda has been in this industry (working alongside Jeff Sweat, CFP®) 25 years this summer! She's one of the first people who answers when you call TVAMP.
Jarrett Gibson joined us in June. He is from Quincy, California. His background puts even more brain power in our custom financial plans.
See all of the TVAMP team members on our team page.

Don't Miss the Smokies Game!

For all TVAMP clients' friends & family
Join us September 9th at Smokies Stadium in Kodak! Food, drinks, and good times on the Party Deck.
Upcoming Events
Holidays, Market Closures, Financial to-do's
Sept 5
Labor Day (TVAMP & the market are closed)
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Sept 9
Smokies Baseball Game (Registration is required)
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Sept 15
Tax Deadline
3rd quarter estimated taxes due
💰
Sept 30
Last day to determine beneficiaries after IRA owner's death
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Contact us if you have questions about any of these dates.
August Recipe: The Best Oven Baked Wings
Verified Delicious by the TVAMP Team
"These are super easy to make so they would be great to feed a small crowd for a Tennessee Football watch party!" - Kallee Botkin, TVAMP Brand Manager
Live Invested
Live life on purpose
Etiquette is not just about which fork to use. It’s showing respect for yourself and everyone else in your corner of the world. Here are 50 easy ways to share more kindness and less saltiness this year.
October is a good time to travel - temps drop and so do prices in some pretty neat places. Check out Travel + Leisure's 12 best places to go in October (mostly in the US, a few out of the country).
Thanks for Reading
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Riddle answer:
The letter 'E'