Financial Planning

Are You Taking Your Financial Supplements?

Recently I was speaking with a client about how important it is to take preventative measures in regard to health - eating right, exercising, and taking the right supplements. It is just as important that we take preventative measures in regard to our finances - planning for the worst-case and best-case scenarios, exercising good financial habits, and revisiting your plan on a regular basis to make necessary changes.

When to Start Planning (Rebroadcast)

Angela was honored to be a guest on the Real Wealth podcast with Jim Silbernagel to share the benefits and pitfalls that could occur when starting a financial strategy later in life. Please enjoy this gem from our archive.

What is Your Money For?

Money is never really about building more money—even when greed is involved. It is about the utility of that money. Yet we treat money as if it were about money. We look at it every day for what it is instead of what it is for. Find out more on this week’s episode.

Should I Be Giving My Kids Money?

There is nothing wrong with wanting to help your loved ones financially, but there are a few questions you have to ask yourself first. Find out more on this week's episode.

Elf on the Shelf Money Advice (Rebroadcast)

What are your thoughts on money? Do you work for IT, or do you allow IT to work for you? This week we learn some helpful tidbits from an elf and how we can apply those to our lives. Please enjoy this episode from our archives.

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!