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May 4, 2020
You can now take a virtual tour of The Netherlands’ most spectacular tulip garden!
At this time of year, the Netherlands are basically one enormous carpet of tulips at the annual Keukenhof Flower Exhibit. Usually, the popular event, which has been taking place since 1857, attracts thousands of visitors keen to see a sea of springtime blooms. 
Seven million bulbs were planted for this year’s display including 800 varieties of tulips! Take your virtual tour by clicking on the photo!
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?
DON'T MISS OUR UPCOMING VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (AND INVITE A FRIEND!)

On Thursday, June 4, at 4:15pm - "First Thursday" Workshop for all (the more the merrier!)

Don't forget to send the registration link below to your Friends and Family! The only way to attend is to register in advance!


Debra will be presenting: Changes to Taxes and Retirement Planning in 2020.

This workshop focuses on all the recent events including the CARES Act, the SECURE Act and how it impacts taxes, retirement planning, retirement distributions and those who are actually in retirement.

Missed our "First Friday" Webinar last week? No Problem!

We have got your back! If you happen to have missed our webinar, you access the Presentation here . Debbie and Rob presented their "First Friday" Coffee Chat on Tax, Investment and Retirement Planning (TIPS) for Changing Times last Friday.
HAVE YOU READ DEBBIE'S RECENT ARTICLE? CLICK BELOW FOR ADVICE ON TAX PLANNING IN A DOWN MARKET
5 Tax Must-Do's in a Down Market
Article Written by Debra Taylor, CPA/PFS, JD, CDFA

It is so captivating to watch the market action (quickest peak to trough in history, 20 day bear market), that it is easy to forget the forest when you are in the weeds. But, remember the forest we must. So, drag yourself from the headlines, and review the following items and start to perform these high value activities.... Read More
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Are you worried about your plan? We have created an extensive checklist to help you answer your financial questions.
CORONAVIRUS
The Coronavirus and Dollar-Cost Averaging: Smart investors don’t try to time the market for long-term success
Article Provided by Taylor Financial Group, LLC

Investors have been whipsawed during late February and early March. Consider the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average from February 27th through March 11th of 2020... Read More
The Coronavirus Bear and Its Place in History
Article Provided by Taylor Financial Group, LLC

The pace with which the Coronavirus bear toppled the longest-running bull market in history was startling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average officially entered the “Coronavirus bear market” in just 20 trading days, easily making it the fastest such slide in stock market history. The second fastest was 1929 and that took 36 trading days... Read More
NERVOUS ABOUT MISSING A PAYCHECK? CLICK BELOW TO FIND OUT HOW THE CARES ACT HELPS YOU!
Benefits of the CARES Act for Individuals: A quick summary of the biggest economic bill in U.S. history for individuals
Article Provided by Taylor Financial Group, LLC
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security act – the CARES Act – is the largest economic bill in U.S. history and was designed to “provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.” Spanning close to 900 pages, the comprehensive aid package covers a lot, including direct payments to Americans, expanded unemployment insurance , changes to retirement rules and billions of dollars in aid to businesses... Read More
TAXES
The filing and tax payment deadlines have been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020 . If you have already filed your 2019 returns, click here for information on how to send them to us.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SECURE ACT AND HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR RETIREMENT?
The SECURE Act: 10 Changes that You Should Know About
Article Written by Debra Taylor, CPA/PFS, JD, CDFA

On May 23, 2019, the House of Representatives passed the SECURE Act by an overwhelming majority of 417-3; the Senate on December 19, 2019 approved it (as part of a broad spending plan), and President Trump finally signed it into law on December 20... Read More
CURRENT STATE OF THE MARKET
Weekly Market Commentary 05.04.2020
Published by The Carson Group

Economic news indicated the economic damage from COVID-19 continues to grow. U.S. gross domestic product shrank 4.8% in the face of the coronavirus and social distancing designed to combat its spread. Next quarter, expectations are for a nearly 30% decline. Initial unemployment claims fell to 3.8 million... Read More
"THE GREATEST OBSTACLE TO DISCOVERY IS NOT IGNORANCE - IT IS THE ILLUSION OF KNOWLEDGE."
- Daniel Boorstin-
TIP OF THE WEEK
Provided by Taylor Financial Group


Before accepting a college loan, be sure that you and your student understand the consequences of a default.
Last week at the office...

Our team shared recipes of our favorite quarantine meals!

This a Chicken Souvlaki created by our intern Jared Marzocco !

  • Pita Bread
  • Tzatziki Sauce
  • Grilled Chicken
  • Spinach & Tomato
  • Lots of Olive Oil & Garlic
UPCOMING WEBINAR SCHEDULE (INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!)

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail Alexis at [email protected]

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Bldg C, Suite 202
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

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