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Why the Market’s Volatility Is Different This Time…and The Same. What You Should Expect.

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Kent Kramer
06/17/2025

Kent Kramer tackles the question, 'Is it different this time?' by analyzing what’s different and what's the same in market downturns. He discusses historical market declines, the catalysts behind them, and the importance of maintaining long-term optimism despite short-term volatility.

5 Market Downturns and the Surprising Lessons We Learned | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets
By Kent Kramer
06/16/2025

This month, Kent Kramer tackles the question, 'Is it different this time?' by analyzing what’s different and what's the same in market downturns. He discusses historical market declines, the catalysts behind them, and the importance of maintaining long-term optimism despite short-term volatility.


All-Weather Investing: Preparing Your Portfolio for Any Market

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Align Purposes and Portfolio
By Andy Mullan
06/10/2025

Summer travel reminds us that even the best-laid plans can run into unexpected storms. The same is true for investing—your portfolio should be prepared to weather whatever the market forecast brings. Let’s take a look at how to help you stay on course.

Teaching — and Learning from — Our Kids: What Kind of Spender Are You?

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Matt Stagner
06/05/2025

As a financial planner and a parent who didn’t grow up with the benefit of family financial literacy, I’m always looking for creative ways to teach my kids about money. Read more to see how a simple family trip revealed three unique spending styles.

Chart of the Month – June 2025

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Jack Davies
06/03/2025

Asset Class Returns – Can We Just Pick the Winners?

The Gift of Fandom—and Financial Wisdom

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets
By Jim Laursen
05/27/2025

What do investing and being a loyal sports fan have in common? More than you might think. Read on to discover how the ups and downs of fandom can mirror the journey of long-term investing—and why both are worth the ride.

Women Live Longer- What That Means for Income Planning

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Align Purposes and Portfolio
By Brittany Heard
05/22/2025

On Average, women tend to live longer than men. What does that mean when it comes to retirement planning and income?

How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Asset Allocation » Growth & Preservation
By Kent Kramer
05/19/2025

How much will you really need in retirement? And how do you make it last? This month, Kent Kramer and Marcus Iwig discuss forecasting expenses, managing investments for income, and handling life's curveballs in retirement.

Am I OK? Building Income Safety Into Your Portfolio

Category: Investing » Asset Allocation » Asset / Liability Matching
By Kent Kramer
05/13/2025

Market periods like these have a way of making virtually everyone ask the questions, "Am I okay? Is my financial plan going to survive these latest seismic events?" Kent Kramer looks at historical worst-case scenarios and how they could be used to inform your financial plan.

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Why the Market’s Volatility Is Different This Time…and The Same. What You Should Expect.

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Kent Kramer
06/17/2025

Kent Kramer tackles the question, 'Is it different this time?' by analyzing what’s different and what's the same in market downturns. He discusses historical market declines, the catalysts behind them, and the importance of maintaining long-term optimism despite short-term volatility.

5 Market Downturns and the Surprising Lessons We Learned | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets
By Kent Kramer
06/16/2025

This month, Kent Kramer tackles the question, 'Is it different this time?' by analyzing what’s different and what's the same in market downturns. He discusses historical market declines, the catalysts behind them, and the importance of maintaining long-term optimism despite short-term volatility.


All-Weather Investing: Preparing Your Portfolio for Any Market

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Align Purposes and Portfolio
By Andy Mullan
06/10/2025

Summer travel reminds us that even the best-laid plans can run into unexpected storms. The same is true for investing—your portfolio should be prepared to weather whatever the market forecast brings. Let’s take a look at how to help you stay on course.

Teaching — and Learning from — Our Kids: What Kind of Spender Are You?

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Matt Stagner
06/05/2025

As a financial planner and a parent who didn’t grow up with the benefit of family financial literacy, I’m always looking for creative ways to teach my kids about money. Read more to see how a simple family trip revealed three unique spending styles.

Chart of the Month – June 2025

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Jack Davies
06/03/2025

Asset Class Returns – Can We Just Pick the Winners?

The Gift of Fandom—and Financial Wisdom

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets
By Jim Laursen
05/27/2025

What do investing and being a loyal sports fan have in common? More than you might think. Read on to discover how the ups and downs of fandom can mirror the journey of long-term investing—and why both are worth the ride.

Women Live Longer- What That Means for Income Planning

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Align Purposes and Portfolio
By Brittany Heard
05/22/2025

On Average, women tend to live longer than men. What does that mean when it comes to retirement planning and income?

How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement? | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Asset Allocation » Growth & Preservation
By Kent Kramer
05/19/2025

How much will you really need in retirement? And how do you make it last? This month, Kent Kramer and Marcus Iwig discuss forecasting expenses, managing investments for income, and handling life's curveballs in retirement.

Am I OK? Building Income Safety Into Your Portfolio

Category: Investing » Asset Allocation » Asset / Liability Matching
By Kent Kramer
05/13/2025

Market periods like these have a way of making virtually everyone ask the questions, "Am I okay? Is my financial plan going to survive these latest seismic events?" Kent Kramer looks at historical worst-case scenarios and how they could be used to inform your financial plan.

Chart of the Month – May 2025

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Avoid Predictable Disappointments
By Michael Westphal
05/06/2025

When it comes to future performance, you don’t always get what you pay for. Let’s take a closer look.

How to Use the Dollars: Building Your Income Stream

Category: Financial Planning » Behavioral Finance
By Andy Mullan
04/29/2025

Retirement is exciting—but having a well-thought-out distribution strategy could help ensure your money lasts. Let’s explore the key considerations for crafting a smart plan that works for you.

Creating Your Paycheck in Retirement

Category: Financial Planning » Cashflow
By Justin James
04/22/2025

What’s your plan to create a paycheck in retirement? In this blog, we’ll break down a few key ways to bridge the income gap that retirement can bring.

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