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What to Do with Your College Expenses Refund Check

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Caleb Brown
05/06/2020
If you are receiving a refund of money already spent from a 529 plan, here are some important considerations. 

May 1, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Economics
By Kent Kramer
05/01/2020
0:58 - The Week in Review
3:54 - March vs. April Markets
5:17 - Historical Look at the S&P 500
7:03 - Economy is Not the Market

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.

Four Ways to Connect with Foster Group

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Emily Appelgate
04/29/2020
How can you stay connected financially during this time?

April 24, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Avoid Predictable Disappointments
By Kent Kramer
04/24/2020
Kent gives a quick recap of market performance so far this year and why it’s important for investors to stay invested. He also takes a look at the oil price shock and how oil and energy prices have affected the economy historically.

Cloudy Markets Still Have a Silver (Tax) Lining

Category: Investing » Diversification
By Marcus Iwig
04/24/2020
During negative market cycles, there are some planning and investment strategies that might strengthen your financial plans. One such opportunity is tax-loss harvesting

Concentration Can Be a Killer

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Apply Markets
By Matt Moklestad
04/23/2020
Matt Moklestad gives a brief reminder of why diversification is important, especially in these volatile times.

Clarifying the CARES Act for Businesses

Category: Financial Planning » Closely Held Business
By Guest Blogger
04/17/2020
Dave Hove, Senior Tax Partner at LWBJ, highlights programs that apply specifically to businesses under the CARES Act.

April 17, 2020 Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Avoid Predictable Disappointments
By Kent Kramer
04/17/2020
Kent gives a recap of the market over the past week including a look at the current state of unemployment. He also takes a look back at the past 20 years of asset class returns.
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Fun with 529 Plans

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Foster Group
02/24/2017

Can Your Lifeboat Stay Afloat

Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
By Foster Group
02/17/2017

Are You a Board Member? If So, Read This…

Category: Foster Group
By Ross Polking
01/20/2017

Hold Still!

Category: Financial Planning » Cashflow » Additional Resources
By Reed Rinderknecht
12/30/2016

Your Costs Matter

Category: Investing » Costs
By Ross Polking
12/22/2016

When Doing the Right Thing Doesn’t Fit

Category: Uncategorized
By Jason Brown
12/16/2016

The “Write” Plan- Components of a Complete Estate Plan

Category: Financial Planning » Estate & Transfer Planning
By Guest Blogger
11/16/2016

Retire To do WHAT

Category: Financial Planning
By Joe Bantz
10/14/2016

Refinance

Category: Financial Planning » Cashflow
By Andrew Farmer
09/30/2016

It’s Never Too Early to Instill Financial Responsibility

Category: Financial Planning » Family Governance » Family Education
By Guest Blogger
09/16/2016

Protecting Your Quarterback

Category: Financial Planning
By Jon Evans
09/09/2016

Why You MUST Risk Failure

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Jason Brown
08/29/2016
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