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Chart of the Month – May 2025
When it comes to future performance, you don’t always get what you pay for. Let’s take a closer look.
Am I OK? Building Income Safety Into Your Portfolio
Market periods like these have a way of making virtually everyone ask the questions, "Am I okay? Is my financial plan going to survive these latest seismic events?" Kent Kramer looks at historical worst-case scenarios and how they could be used to inform your financial plan.
How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement? | Financial Perspectives
How much will you really need in retirement? And how do you make it last? This month, Kent Kramer and Marcus Iwig discuss forecasting expenses, managing investments for income, and handling life's curveballs in retirement.
Women Live Longer- What That Means for Income Planning
On Average, women tend to live longer than men. What does that mean when it comes to retirement planning and income?
The Gift of Fandom—and Financial Wisdom
What do investing and being a loyal sports fan have in common? More than you might think. Read on to discover how the ups and downs of fandom can mirror the journey of long-term investing—and why both are worth the ride.
Chart of the Month – June 2025
Asset Class Returns – Can We Just Pick the Winners?
Teaching — and Learning from — Our Kids: What Kind of Spender Are You?
As a financial planner and a parent who didn’t grow up with the benefit of family financial literacy, I’m always looking for creative ways to teach my kids about money. Read more to see how a simple family trip revealed three unique spending styles.
All-Weather Investing: Preparing Your Portfolio for Any Market
Summer travel reminds us that even the best-laid plans can run into unexpected storms. The same is true for investing—your portfolio should be prepared to weather whatever the market forecast brings. Let’s take a look at how to help you stay on course.
5 Market Downturns and the Surprising Lessons We Learned | Financial Perspectives
This month, Kent Kramer tackles the question, 'Is it different this time?' by analyzing what’s different and what's the same in market downturns. He discusses historical market declines, the catalysts behind them, and the importance of maintaining long-term optimism despite short-term volatility.