Not Flavor-of-the-Month Financial Planning!
On Investing: the Triumph of the Optimists
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!
One Paycheck from Ruin
Opportunity Valley
Party of 4 – Estate Planning Basics to Celebrate
Break out the cake, ice cream, and party hats because it’s time to celebrate National Estate Planning Week!
Passing on the Spirit of Generosity in a Tax Smart Manner
If you are giving to charities now or plan to in the future, you may possess the “Spirit of Generosity.” How do you pass that “Spirit of Generosity” on to your children and/or grandchildren?
Permanent Life Insurance Policies Need Reviews Too!
Is your life insurance policy performing as well as it could be? Guest blogger Eryka Morehead explains some factors that could be undermining your policy’s performance.
Physicians: Debt vs Savings, Which Comes First?
Young physicians often ask, “Should I focus more aggressively on paying down my debt, or should I just do the minimum and try to save as much as possible?” That’s an excellent question, with lots of variables and layers.
Talking About Money
Tax Loss Harvesting: Losing to Win?
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!
Tax Planning Strategies For 2019: How Can You Act Now?
Teaching — and Learning from — Our Kids: What Kind of Spender Are You?
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.
Teaching Your Kids to be Grateful and Giving
Teaching Your Kids to Invest Early in Life
One of the concerns I continually hear from the clients I work with is whether the next generation can handle money well. The only way to know is to give them an opportunity. Helping them invest early and often will teach them discipline, patience, how to manage their emotions and the power of compound interest. All of it is essential learning on the path to financial independence . . . and many other things in life, as well.
Thanks a Million
We know our clients are looking for more than just status; they’re looking for purposeful ways to use their wealth. Here are just a few examples of how you can impact the people, organizations, and community around you.
The Advantages of 529 Plan Educational Funding
A common financial goal of young families is funding their children’s future education expenses. In this blog we address many of the "what-if's" that clients are asking.