Money Can’t Buy Happiness, or Can It
Money Silence Hurts Families – Three Tips to Break the Cycle & Empower Healthy Money Talk
If you think talking about money with your spouse, parents, or children is difficult, you are not alone. Here are three tips to get started on a healthier money talk journey with your loved ones.
Money, Happiness, & Meaning
We’ve all heard the adage, “Money can’t buy happiness,” but the truth is more nuanced. Let's dig into the research.
More Stimulus Aid on the Horizon
On January 14th, President Biden presented his plan, titled the American Rescue Plan, for the next round of economic aid related to the ongoing pandemic.
Mutual Funds and ETFs: What’s the Difference?
My Favorite Blog Posts and Podcast Episodes from 2020
Many of my favorite content pieces from 2020 reflect on the themes of uncertainty, risk, change, and remaining optimistic in the face of unsettling circumstances.
My General Contractor and I
That’s when I realized, constructing a basement wasn’t all that different from constructing a financial plan.
The Four Uses of Money
Did you know that there are just four uses of money? They are Owe, Grow, Give, and Live.
The Future is Uncertain. Better to Prepare than Predict.
The Gift of Financial Success
Time is the greatest money-making asset you can possess. The earlier you start investing, the easier it is to ensure a lifetime of financial success. Parents and grandparents, there may be an opportunity to give the gift of financial success to your young adult family members while also enjoying estate and tax planning benefits for yourselves.
The Goslings at Foster Group Have Got Me Thinking
The Influence of Trust
A good relationship with our clients comes down to a handful of things. One of those things is whether a client trusts that we know more than they do about the type of investing we do at Foster Group.
The Ins and Outs of Paying Student Loan Debt
The Invisible Tax
One of the things married couples often do not consider in their planning is what I like to call the “Invisible Tax.”
The IRS Punted on 2023
The IRS is allowing some people to skip their Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs. If you inherited an IRA in 2020 or later, you may not need to make a distribution this year. Read for some background.
The Joy of Generosity
In my experience, the joy of generosity is not dependent on monetary value or other objective measures of size or significance. Generosity done well always has the potential to bring joy to both givers and receivers.
The Joy, Excitement, and Relief of Life
The Once a Year Approach to Looking at Investments
Last year was a very up and down year in the market. That’s not abnormal. In fact, it’s what happens most years. December 12 was the only time last year that I looked at the numbers. In not looking at the numbers throughout the year, I not only minimized worry, but also created the opportunity for a happy surprise.