Stock markets have a long history of rewarding optimistic, long-term investors despite periods of volatility. Curious about the data behind it? Read to learn more!
Investing, much like running a marathon, requires strategy and discipline. The temptation to chase short-term gains or follow the crowd can be hard to resist—but it often leads to burnout and disappointment. So how do you stay on track and set yourself up for long-term success?
For years we’ve suggested cyber coverage to all our business clients. What started with businesses moved over to the personal insurance world via home, auto, or umbrella policies. Now almost every policy we write includes some sort of cyber coverage. Let's explore the ins-and-outs of cyber insurance for you personally.
Tech support scams and phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it crucial to stay vigilant. A recent incident involving a family friend highlights how easily fraudsters can gain remote access to a victim’s computer, install malware, and steal sensitive information. Read more to learn what to do if someone you know is compromised and discover actions to take to help stay secure online.
Let's dive into why your financial review meetings are as Important as the dentist appointments.
Tax season is already complicated enough, but identity theft can make it significantly worse. To help safeguard taxpayers, the IRS offers the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). Here’s a breakdown of what an IP PIN is, how to get one, and insights on who should consider using it.
Inflation has been a hot topic in recent years, often misunderstood and heavily debated. Attempting to stay ahead of inflation is one of the biggest reasons to invest over the long term. Let’s break it down and focus on what really matters.
This month, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown discuss insights on how inflation could impact your financial plan and portfolio. Learn how to prepare for inflation, plan for future spending, and invest wisely for your retirement.
The key to it all is intentionality, which may seem odd when the subject is random generosity. But if you’re not intentional about carrying cash, being aware, and engaging people in need, you’re going to miss the opportunity to experience even more joy during the holiday season!
Tech support scams and phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it crucial to stay vigilant. A recent incident involving a family friend highlights how easily fraudsters can gain remote access to a victim’s computer, install malware, and steal sensitive information. Read more to learn what to do if someone you know is compromised and discover actions to take to help stay secure online.
Let's dive into why your financial review meetings are as Important as the dentist appointments.
Tax season is already complicated enough, but identity theft can make it significantly worse. To help safeguard taxpayers, the IRS offers the Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). Here’s a breakdown of what an IP PIN is, how to get one, and insights on who should consider using it.
Inflation has been a hot topic in recent years, often misunderstood and heavily debated. Attempting to stay ahead of inflation is one of the biggest reasons to invest over the long term. Let’s break it down and focus on what really matters.
This month, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown discuss insights on how inflation could impact your financial plan and portfolio. Learn how to prepare for inflation, plan for future spending, and invest wisely for your retirement.
The key to it all is intentionality, which may seem odd when the subject is random generosity. But if you’re not intentional about carrying cash, being aware, and engaging people in need, you’re going to miss the opportunity to experience even more joy during the holiday season!
Often times, we think about giving to those in need or supporting our favorite non-profit organization(s) at Thanksgiving and Christmas or, with end-of-year gifts. This is great, however, the need to feed is ongoing. So the question, “Are you hungry?” is more about “Are you interested in learning more about how you can become more generous than you already are today?”
How can extending a powerful invitation create an opportunity for connection? Let's take a look!
In the investing world, how can it be possible to win even when you lose? That is precisely what occurs when utilizing a tax loss harvesting strategy. Let's take a look!
This week, Kent Kramer is joined by Senior Lead Advisor Ashlee Vieregger to discuss year-end financial planning ideas that create meaningful family traditions through charitable giving for every age group. Learn how to engage your entire family in generosity through telling stories and sharing an activity, all with the hidden benefit of building lasting financial skills.
Since we are close to flipping the calendar to 2025, this is a great time to sit down and reflect on the past financial year and anticipate what might be ahead.
Today, all sports have adopted official replay and the goal is to: Get the call right. Make the correct decision. Similar in use is the role of a fiduciary financial advisor. Having an objective resource to review one’s situation, incorporate goals, evaluate risks, and utilize precedence helps deliver peace of mind around financial decisions.
