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College Planning: Don’t Wait to File Your FAFSA

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Stacie Neussendorfer
10/06/2020

If the prospect of sending your child on their entry into adulthood isn’t hard enough, there is all the paperwork to decipher… the ACT/SAT, college applications, scholarship applications, and of course, the dreaded FAFSA!

The Biggest Risk to Investors Remaining in 2020?

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Kent Kramer
10/02/2020

Aside from COVID-19, what represents the biggest risk for investors in the second half of what is turning out to be a historic 2020? 

Tips for Setting Financial Goals in Marriage

Category: Financial Planning
By Kyra Wells
09/29/2020

If the financial goals conversation seems intimidating to you, know that you are not alone!

Elections and Your Money Q&A

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Kent Kramer
09/22/2020

Since we were unable to answer all of the questions asked during the live webinar, we'd like to share some of the questions and answers in written form.

What to Do If Forced Into Retirement Early

Category: Financial Planning » Estate & Transfer Planning » Advanced Techniques
By Walt Mozdzer
09/22/2020

Yet, all too often, there is a second group of retirees for whom retirement is filled with uncertainty. Let’s say that at age 58, suddenly you are forced to retire. This could be a full five to seven years before you planned. What do you do now? 

September 21, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Kent Kramer
09/21/2020

0:51 - In the News: Dr. Fauci, Employment, September Markets
4:18 - Which party would be better for markets and the economy?
4:45 - How would taxes change under each administration?
6:48 - 2021: What will have the most impact?

Elections and Your Money

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Kent Kramer
09/10/2020
Kent Kramer and Jason Brown discuss the potential tax implications of either political party being in office and how the market and economy have performed historically in election years.

How the National Debt Affects You

Category: Financial Planning
By Andy Mullan
09/08/2020

The rising U.S. national debt has been a topic of conversation for many years and 2020 has magnified the focus on this issue. 

September 4, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Avoid Predictable Disappointments
By Kent Kramer
09/04/2020

1:00 - In the News: Record Budget Deficits, Employment Improves, Back to School, Markets Give Up Some Gains
3:00 - Investing "FOMO" - Fear of Missing Out
7:26 - Predictable Mistake: Chasing Top Performers

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What Launch Angle and Your Portfolio Have in Common…

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets
By Brad Rempe
12/19/2018

Predictable Success vs. Predictable Disappointment

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Avoid Predictable Disappointments
By Kent Kramer
12/05/2018

Discover the Many Uses of Donor Advised Funds

Category: Financial Planning » Charitable Giving
By Walt Mozdzer
11/30/2018

Why Does the Value of Bonds Fall When Interest Rates Go Up?

Category: Investing » Factors / Premiums » Duration / Term (Fixed Income)
By Matt Moklestad
11/28/2018

Are You Advancing Your Portfolio with Science?

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Advance with Science
By Kent Kramer
11/09/2018

Should I Be Worried About Inflation

Category: Investing » Asset Allocation » Growth & Preservation
By Brad Rempe
11/06/2018

Uncle Sam Wants His Money

Category: Financial Planning » Cashflow
By Ross Polking
11/02/2018

Estate Planning in 2018 and Beyond- Simplification and Flexibility

Category: Financial Planning » Estate & Transfer Planning » Advanced Techniques
By Guest Blogger
11/02/2018

Do I Need a Will or a Trust?

Category: Financial Planning » Estate & Transfer Planning
By Stacie Neussendorfer
10/19/2018

Growth is Everywhere

Category: Foster Group
By Ross Polking
10/12/2018

Should I Invest the Money I am Saving for a Future Purchase

Category: Investing » Asset Allocation » Growth & Preservation
By Matt Moklestad
10/05/2018

Opportunity Valley

Category: Financial Planning
By Caleb Brown
10/01/2018
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