Equity Markets Surge in June June was a strong month for equity markets as resolution of the debt ceiling…

Summer is a time of warmth, sunshine, and relaxation—a perfect opportunity to unwind and immerse yourself in the captivating world…

A little over a year ago, interest rates were about as low as they could go. Now, it’s a different…

In a world that increasingly values the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) landscape, ESG investing, short for environmental, social, and governance…

29TH ANNUAL FPA NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC   Carl Holubowich and Chris Rivers hit the links for the…

  Markets Rebound in March Markets had a solid March, as a month-end rally helped bring all three major U.S.…

529 Plans are education savings accounts that have been evolving since their creation more than twenty-five years ago. The enactment…

Most people are aware of the importance of having up-to-date estate planning documents. What many don’t realize, however, is that…

Hurray, you finished filing your taxes and are getting a tax refund! If you don’t need the money for essentials…

AFM CELEBRATES BEATE’S RETIREMENT! Last month, we gathered for lunch at Rasika in celebration of Beate Ruffin‘s incredible career! Beate…

As a parent, you play a vital role in shaping children’s financial habits and future success. Teaching children about money…

Factors to consider when relocating to another state in retirement When people retire, many choose to stay in their same…

The SECURE Act, passed in 2019, made changes to a variety of rules regarding retirement accounts. This act was passed…

  December Sell-Off Caps Turbulent Year Markets sold off in December, with the negative month contributing to mixed results for…

AFM CELEBRATES JOAN’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY! AFM was excited to celebrate Joan’s 15th anniversary with the firm. We enjoyed a fantastic…

AFM CELEBRATES MARY’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY! AFM was excited to celebrate Mary’s 20th anniversary with the firm. We enjoyed a fantastic…

Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to own their employer’s stock in a tax-deferred employer-sponsored retirement plan. The idea…

For those struggling to repay student loans, President Biden’s announcement in August 2022 that a portion of federal loans could…

In my last article, I talked about making the decision to move to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). This…

SEPTEMBER SELL-OFF CAPS CHALLENGING QUARTER Equity markets saw widespread declines in September, wiping out gains from earlier in the quarter…

With the cyclical nature of the stock market and the current bearish trend it is showing, there may be an…

Life insurance is a very important and often overlooked aspect of one’s financial plan. While it is somewhat uncomfortable to…

JUNE SELLOFF ADDS TO CHALLENGING QUARTER FOR MARKETS Equity markets experienced widespread selloffs in June as fears of a potential…

AFM CELEBRATES IMPORTANT MILESTONES! Armstrong, Fleming & Moore was excited to celebrate important milestones this spring with Betsy’s 35th anniversary,…

A few years ago, my retired partner, John MacIntyre, wrote a series of articles for our newsletter about selecting a…

  POSITIVE MARCH WRAPS SHAKY QUARTER FOR MARKETS Equity markets partially bounced back in March, driven by a strong run…

My favorite movie for many years was the 1967 Paul Newman classic Cool Hand Luke.* It’s a fairly straightforward tale…

Have you ever received a phone call or text message from someone claiming to be from the IRS, threatening you…

EMILIA WHITE CELEBRATES 5 YEARS AT AFM! Armstrong, Fleming & Moore was pleased to celebrate Emilia’s 5th anniversary with the…

While the past decade provided a period of strong growth for many equity investments, the current uncertain markets may motivate…

If you’re reading this, you most likely know about the importance of estate planning and drafting a proper and valid…

Starting this year, there will be a change to the calculation of required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts. People…

An old foe returned in the fall of 2021, one we had not seen in more than 30 years, as…

SOLID DECEMBER CAPS OFF A STRONG YEAR FOR MARKETS Markets rallied to finish out the year, with all three major…

NICOLETTE DAVICINO IS ENGAGED! AFM is proud to annouce the engagement of Nicolette to her boyfriend Andrew. He surprised her…

We are proud to share that AFM is listed in Washington Business Journal as one of the largest wealth management firms in…

Data breeches, malware, phishing – those are all terms that we are getting more accustomed to hearing these days. Not…

Investing can seem to be a simple concept – buy when the market is low and sell when it’s high…

We all hope to experience a wonderful retirement, but what happens when one partner becomes ill and needs ongoing care? …

ROCKY SEPTEMBER LEADS TO MIXED QUARTER FOR MARKETS Markets pulled back sharply in September after setting record highs in August.…

Deciding when to begin taking your Social Security retirement benefits can be difficult because there are many factors to consider.…

Employee equity compensation is a common benefit provided by public companies and some private companies (especially startups) but one that…

The first chapter of the financial story during the pandemic focused on how quickly recovery took off, long before we…

When your local weather forecaster tells you that it’s going to rain, what do you do? That’s easy, you reach…

POSITIVE JUNE CAPS OFF STRONG QUARTER FOR MARKETS Equity markets rallied in June, which capped off a positive month and…

ALEXANDRA ARMSTRONG’S INTERVIEW ON MICHAEL KITCES Alexandra was interviewed by Michael Kites on his podcast, where they spoke in depth…

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“the Act”) into law, with large…

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“the Act”) into law, with large…

Alexandra Armstrong After being used to literally eating out every night, I learned to cook again…and can’t wait to resume…

DEVELOP A PLAN, AND STICK TO IT A handful of us were working at AFM in our old office at…