Who Really Needs a Financial Advisor?

Category: Foster Group

By Jason Brown

12/13/2019

The truth is, I donÆt think everyone needs a financial advisor. In my limited time in the industry, here are some of the reasons I think working with a financial advisor might be a good idea.

An Executive’s Financial Guide

Category: Financial Planning » Estate & Transfer Planning

By Foster Group

12/16/2019

Our eBook, An Executive's Financial Guide, can help with your road map to retirement, as we show you new ways to make use of your wealth for purposes important to you.

Confirming What You Know

Category: Financial Planning » Behavioral Finance

By Kyra Wells

12/17/2019

Even though I’ve been helping married clients with their money for years, I realized we needed help. Were we thinking about things in the right way? Were we asking the right questions? Were we doing a good job of listening to each other and respecting our differences? 

Not All Advisors Are Created Equal

Category: Foster Group

By Ross Polking

12/18/2019

If you are in the market for a financial advisor, rehearse these three questions before sitting down with a potential suitor.

2019 Vectors & Viewpoints Q4

Category: Foster Group

By Foster Group

12/20/2019

Our quarterly newsletter covers the latest Foster Group news and updates.

The Ins and Outs of Paying Student Loan Debt

Category: Financial Planning » Behavioral Finance

By Zach Dalluge

12/20/2019

Whether you are working on paying down student debt yourself, or have children looking to do so, below are some questions to consider.

Embrace Uncertainty!

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty

By Kent Kramer

12/30/2019

We may not like uncertainty, but we need to understand and embrace it to keep ourselves positioned for both survival and success.

Top 2019 Foster Group Blogs

Category: Foster Group

By Foster Group

01/03/2020

At the end of every year, we like to gather and share some of our most popular blog posts. Check them out!

When It’s Time to Call in a Pro

Category: Foster Group

By Jon Evans

01/06/2020

Hiring a pro is never a cut and dried decision but when it’s necessary, I’ve found that I gain time, peace of mind, and often better results than what I could have achieved on my own. While I’m still a DYI’er at heart, I have learned to recognize when it’s time to call in a pro!

Five Reasons to Consider a Roth IRA Conversion

Category: Financial Planning

By Andy Mullan

05/15/2020

The first four months of 2020 have proven to be unpredictable, volatile, and challenging. Despite recent market changes, there continue to be several planning opportunities that we are monitoring for our clients. One of these is Roth IRA conversions. 

No Better Time to Deploy Your Donor Advised Fund

Category: Financial Planning » Charitable Giving

By Wade Den Hartog

05/15/2020

One of the best vehicles to help our clients meet their charitable giving goals is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). Having a DAF in place for times like these is important to help meet the needs of your community.

May 15, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Diversification

By Kent Kramer

05/15/2020

0:58 - Recap of the News this Week
2:14 - Market Results for the Week
3:01 - What Companies Will Do Best Coming Out of the Crisis?
3:40 - Quality and Growth
7:04 - Growth or Value
9:32 - Growth or Value or Something Else?

Mutual Funds and ETFs: What’s the Difference?

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Advance with Science

By Ryan Lamoureux

05/19/2020

There are structural differences between an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) and a mutual fund that can create advantages to using one over the other.

May 14, 2020 J. Ann Selzer Event

Category: Foster Group

By Foster Group

05/21/2020

Watch J. Ann Selzer's data-driven presentation on the political scene over the past year, the trends around the upcoming general election, and other topics.

Grow Through What You Go Through

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty

By Nikki Nee

05/22/2020

While this time has been incredibly difficult for so many, I hope that people look back on this time and remember the lessons they learned rather than the struggles they suffered.  

May 22, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Factors / Premiums » Credit Quality (Fixed Income)

By Matt Moklestad

05/22/2020

0:51 - Recap of the News this Week
2:40 - Market Results for the Week
3:42 - What Do Low Interest Rates Mean for Investors?
6:40 - Fixed Income Analysis
7:45 - Corporate Bond Default Rates
8:21 - Corporate Bonds vs Treasuries

How Could You Use Your Stimulus Check?

Category: Financial Planning » Behavioral Finance

By Brittany Heard

05/27/2020

You may be wondering what steps you can take to improve your financial life during these unsettling times. I would like to share some thoughts on how to use your stimulus funds and staying invested during anxious times.

What I Think About When Working From Home

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty

By Walt Mozdzer

05/29/2020

In the blink of an eye, it seems, our lives have taken a major turn, because of a sneaky, harmful, invisible germ. The concept of uncertainty is real and palpable.

May 29, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets

By Kent Kramer

05/29/2020

0:55 - This Week's News
2:39 - This Week's Financial Highlights
4:36 - Why Is the Stock Market Up When the Economy Is Down?
5:12 - Stock Prices Are Forward Looking
8:06 - Average Returns After Downturns Have Been Positive

June 8, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Economics

By Kent Kramer

06/08/2020

1:45 - Last Week's News
3:06 - Last Week's Financial Highlights
4:40 - How Will the US Pay for All This New Debt Spending?
7:54 - What Does GDP Mean for the Stock Market?

4 Reasons You Should Hire a Financial Advisor Right Now

Category: Foster Group

By Foster Group

06/08/2020

When we help people understand that their financial lives are Truly Cared For®, we usually think about how we help them plan, invest, protect, and give, but that doesn’t always address the reasons that people hire us.