Financial Planning

Are CDs Just as Good as Investing in the Markets?

This week we’re talking investments, economics, and behavioral finance. Do you have the patience to see the long-term economics through and let the markets do what they do…which historically has been climbing the wall of worries?

2024 Tax Numbers Are Out

Last week the IRS announced inflation adjustments to more than 60 tax provisions for 2024. Although “inflation adjustments” may not sound like that big of a deal, it may have some low hanging fruit you don’t want to miss picking.

The 8 Life Planning Issues

Over 35 years of working in various fields of Life Planning has shown us that most people don’t plan to fail –they just fail to plan. And one reason behind this procrastination is that they are overwhelmed by the complexity of the task and don’t know where to start. We feel it is very important for every family to seek help and take the time to focus on the questions that need to be addressed. I encourage you to be proactive as opposed to reactive and live your life on Purpose!

What is Your Relationship with Money?

Allow yourself to live LIFE on purpose. Remember, life isn’t about money, it's about living. Learn to control your money so it doesn’t control you. Enjoy this episode from our archive.

Is Your Credit Score Important in Retirement?

The phrase “if you don’t use it, you will lose it” applies to more ways than one in retirement...It’s not just your health or mind – it could be your credit, too! Bottom line: There should be no expiration date for good credit. You may not need to work, but you do need to work at keeping your credit in shape. The only thing constant in life is change, so stay prepared.

How Much is a Million Dollars Really Worth?

Too often we see people carried away by these “new money” emotions. And then they are shocked to learn that what is left after they do a little spending won’t provide what they need it to do. Find out more on this week's episode.

Preventative Financial Care

Over 35 years of working in various fields of Life Planning has shown me that most people don’t plan to fail –they just fail to plan. I encourage you to be proactive as opposed to reactive and live your life on Purpose!

Are You Doing Everything You Can to Save Taxes?

Tax time is rapidly approaching. Don’t continue the grind. Do you have the right team in place to help you save all that you can? Let us help you map out your course for a potential lifetime of tax savings.

Prioritizing Your Dollars

What do you value most? We forget that our money is a tool and it should be treated as such. Prioritize your dollars to match your values and don't delay!

Do You Cut and Paste Your Decisions About Money? (Rebroadcast)

Think of your 3 favorite restaurants. Now imagine the head chef from each made his/her very best dish for you. Sounds splendid, right? Now imagine if you took a big bowl and mixed these three dishes together with a wire whisk. How does that sound? Not so good, right? So why do we do that with our money? We cut and paste every strategy that sounds good and mix it all together. No matter how superb each strategy may be, when you mix the 3 they may not mesh well together at all.

RMDs - New Year New Rules

Secure Act 2.0 is here. And with it comes changes to your retirement planning. This is certainly a year in which you cannot procrastinate. This week we share some helpful tools you can use to navigate this complex topic.

The Must Have Money Talk

63% of affluent 18-22 year old’s say that financial stability in retirement will depend on inheritance. Should inheritance be a retirement strategy? Find out more on this week’s episode.