What If…

Category: Foster Group

By Wade Den Hartog

08/18/2022

What if my spouse is gone tomorrow? What if I live to 110? What If I want to retire as soon as possible? What if I have a Long-Term Care event? Where do you seek guidance, clarity, and understanding on your financial plan to help address these questions?

Hiring a Financial Advisor May Improve Your Odds of Success

Category: Financial Planning

By Wade Den Hartog

02/09/2023

Over the years, I have found it helpful to hire experts to do things or guide me through areas of life which are too difficult or time consuming. Hiring a financial advisor may be just what you need in 2023.

Starting Off on the Right Foot

Category: Financial Planning » Cashflow

By Wade Den Hartog

09/03/2019

Starting off life after school on the right foot financially is important. A good financial advisor can make all the difference.

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.

Teaching Your Kids to be Grateful and Giving

Category: Financial Planning » Charitable Giving

By Wade Den Hartog

11/22/2019

Most of the time, it is not so much how we directly “teach” our kids about the value of money but rather how we model and speak about money around them. 

Who Is Your Team’s Financial General Manager

Category: Financial Planning » Retirement Planning » Beneficiary Planning

By Wade Den Hartog

04/30/2020

No matter what the circumstances, during the good and the difficult times, it is in our best interest to seek guidance on the most important aspects of our lives. Consider hiring a "General Manager" to help you with your finances.

Education Planning Begins Today

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans

By Wade Den Hartog

09/21/2018

Is Your Family on the Same Page

Category: Financial Planning » Family Governance

By Wade Den Hartog

01/11/2019

Focus on What You Can Control

Category: Financial Planning » Estate & Transfer Planning » Advanced Techniques

By Wade Den Hartog

08/10/2020

At Foster Group, we focus on what we can control and embrace uncertainty. So, when it comes to your financial plan, what are the areas we can help you control?