The Week Ahead
Your Weekly News and Updates
June 1, 2020
Aloha! Need a little getaway?

With the help of Google Earth, you can take a tour of some of Hawaii’s beautiful landmarks ,  such as Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Waikiki Beach by clicking on the photo to the right!
Debbie personally curates our newsletter which offers exclusive insights into events and happenings at Taylor Financial Group, LLC!
How Can We Help You?
We understand how daunting this time is for you and we are trying to provide you with helpful information during this time. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you or your family. Who could you help during this time?
The Market Minute

Click here to listen to Debbie give her commentary on Goldman Sachs' announcement regarding what is expected from our economy in the coming months!
MAKE YOUR ANNUAL ROTH IRA CONTRIBUTIONS BEFORE JULY 15, 2020!
Consider Annual Roth IRA Contributions and Back Door Roth IRA Conversions 
Provided by Taylor Financial Group, LLC

We believe firmly that most clients should be building their retirement accounts, and particularly their Roth accounts. Even retired clients can benefit from building their Roth balances. With that in mind, please consider the following.... Read More
Every week, we will provide you with an updated COVID-19 Index that uses stoplights to indicate the financial stress on our health, economy and markets. It reviews the critical data points and addresses where we are and then provides an Overall Assessment.
Click on the photo above to access your own copy!
OUR WEBINAR IS IN 3 DAYS! DON'T MISS OUT, REGISTER NOW AND INVITE A FRIEND!
You are invited!
On Thursday, June 4th at 4:15pm, Debbie and Rob Taylor will be hosting another Webinar:

20 Tips for 2020 - With Market and COVID-19 Updates

Reasons To Attend Our Webinar:
  1. Learn 20 tax and planning tips for 2020
  2. Find out new updates on the government stimulus 
  3. Learn what to do with a large IRA
  4. Pass the time during quarantine and learn something too!
 
Don't forget to send the registration link below to your Friends and Family! The only way to attend is to register in advance!

HAVE YOU READ DEBBIE'S RECENT ARTICLE ON TAX GOTCHAS THAT WILL IMPACT YOUR RETIREMENT?
The Tax Gotchas at the Four Stages of Retirement (Including the SECURE Act)
Article Written by Debra Taylor, CPA/PFS, JD, CDFA

Most couples think that, by moving into retirement, the hard work is done. But the federal government ensures that’s never the case! There are plenty of tricky tax rules and regulations that make handling finances in retirement a burden, and not knowing them can eventually cost millions of dollars both you and your children... Read More
CORONAVIRUS AND THE MARKETS
COVID-19 & The Idea of Sell in May and Go Away 
Article Provided by Taylor Financial Group

One of the oldest stock market strategies is to “Sell in
May and Go Away.” If you factor in this seasonal
“strategy,” COVID-19 might make you think twice
about employing. Especially on the heels of the best
monthly performance for the stock market since 1987. ... Read More
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities
Article Written by N.P.R Health News

It has been around two months of quarantine for many of us. The urge to get out and enjoy the summer is real. But what's safe? We asked a panel of infectious disease and public health experts to rate the risk of summer activities, from backyard gatherings to a day at the pool to sharing a vacation house with another household... Read More
TAXES
The filing and tax payment deadlines have been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020 . You also have until July 15, 2020 to contribute to your 2019 IRA. If you have already filed your 2019 returns, click here for information on how to send them to us.
CURRENT STATE OF THE MARKET
Weekly Market Commentary 06.01.2020
Published by The Carson Group
Coronavirus actions and reactions continued to swing economic data in the U.S. Consumer spending dropped 13.6% in April. It was the sharpest decline on record dating back to 1959. Income moved in the other direction last month. The combination of direct checks from the government and unemployment programs counteracted an 8%... Read More
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude."
- Thomas Jefferson -
Tip of the week
Provided by Taylor Financial Group

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Last week at the office...

We celebrated Robert Papa's Birthday through a Virtual Birthday Party!

He was sent a delicious birthday cake, a card and his favorite pizza!

Debbie decided to show off her artistic side and created a birthday celebration masterpiece.

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail Alexis at acedeno@taylorfinancialgroup.com