Debt- A Useful Tool or Financial Burden
Category: Financial Planning
After 30 years of helping people think about all aspects of their financial plan, here are some thoughts on personal debt.
Disability Review
Category: Financial Planning
Discover the Real Meaning of Financial Independence
Category: Financial Planning
In my daily work with clients, the question often comes down to, “How much do I need to retire comfortably?” My usual answer is, “How long are you going to live, and what do you want to eat?!”
Dividing Finances in Divorce
Category: Financial Planning
If you or someone you know is going through the divorce process, make sure they have the right team in place to guide them throughout with the entire process. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), I can help walk through the complexities.
Do Headlines Cause You to Take Action?
Category: Financial Planning
Takeaways from a smattering of the headlines across a wide range of news sources in 2022 and early 2023.
Do You Have a Financial Caddy?
Category: Financial Planning
A professional golfer would be incomplete without his or her Caddy. The same is true for you and your finances. I believe a good financial plan is incomplete without a Caddy, aka a Financial Advisor, to help you navigate life.
Donuts, Toast, and Other Life-Changing Decisions
Category: Financial Planning
Life is full of choices. We make thousands of them each day, from the very first moment we wake up. Some are small and relatively easy to make, like what to eat for breakfast. Some choices are much larger and take much more effort to consider.
Embrace Uncertainty and Teamwork – Insights from the Men’s College World Series
Category: Financial Planning
Expect uncertainty and embrace the power of teamwork. We counsel clients to focus on the things they can control, like how much they are spending, saving, and investing rather than letting uncertainty shred their peace of mind.
Equity Compensation: What You Need to Know
Category: Financial Planning
The proper use and management of equity compensation are significant components of a healthy financial picture for corporate leaders. Let’s take a closer look at three types of equity compensation.
Estate Planning Opportunities in a Low Interest Rate Environment
Category: Financial Planning
Many estate planning techniques are based on the Internal Revenue Code Section 7520 interest rate, which is at an all-time low of 0.6% as of June 2020.
Even Your Finances Need Weed Whacking Sometimes
Category: Financial Planning
Financial planning can be a lot like that. The parallels to personal finance may not be point for point, but as the seasons change, so may assets on a personal financial statement.
Every Investor’s Real Question: “Am I Going to Be Okay?”
Category: Financial Planning » Behavioral Finance
In my time working with clients, there is one question asked more than any other, “Am I going to be okay?”
Fantasy Football and Financial Planning: What is your strategy?
Category: Financial Planning
Making good decisions and ultimately avoiding costly mistakes can be life-changing. Note that it does not start and end with picking the best player or hot stock but rather goals and a plan.