Financial Planning

The Caregiver’s Toll

Trying to balance being a parent, grandparent, and parent to your parents (often while you still have a career and a life of your own), simply put, is A LOT! It can take a toll on your own life.

Are Recession Fears Overblown?

If the market fell apart like it did in 2008, would you be sleeping well? If not, you are taking the biggest risk of all. You are taking the risk that your emotions will managing your future. Don’t let this happen! We don’t know if a recession is on its way or if it isn’t, but either way, we are ready to weather the storm. Are you?

How Do You Look at Your Money?

Do you look at your money for what it is or do you look at it for what it is for? Plan for what your money is for. Know holistically what your money needs to be doing, plan for it, and stay disciplined.

The Griever’s To-Do List

If you love your family, you don't want to miss this week's episode. Planning is a gift. It is a gift of peace of mind and the ability to not just survive, but to thrive. Provide your family with the tools to take care of you and your wishes with confidence because you love them.

Rethinking Your Thinking

You have a golden opportunity right now to press the reset button on your life and your life plan. Make the decision to rethink your thinking and make sure that your future you won’t end up with any unacceptable regrets.

Spring Cleaning Your Financial House

Even though you think you have everything in order and in its place, your finances won’t stay stagnant. This means your financial house gets messy without you even knowing it. This week we take a look at some ways you can get a head start on your financial spring cleaning.

Paying Taxes on Your Terms

Did you know you can often choose when to pay tax? By default, you can often choose how much you will pay. There is no trick. It is simply a result of understanding how taxes work for or against your situation.

Life Insurance Myths

Did you know twenty percent of men die before retirement age? Is your family ready if you were killed today? Would they be taken care of the way you would want? This week we debunk some common myths about life insurance.

Blake Briscoe Interview

We were honored to have a sit down interview with Blake Briscoe, CPA and Jim Kennedy to talk about their new business partnership, Briscoe & Associates, LLC. For more information, check out: briscoeandassociates.com

COVID Fog

Refer to any news media and the headlines are teeming with news about COVID…and has been for 2 years. It is no wonder that important information about other areas of interest is getting buried. After placing a few phone calls regarding various legislation that passed at the end of 2019, I thought it might be good to revisit some important issues that may impact your planning.

The Gift That Gives

It is that time of year - Christmas! Maybe it’s due to watching Scrooge or The Grinch for the umpteenth time, but it seems we are all inspired to give back during the holidays even in the smallest way. Here are a few ideas to give to your favorite causes and have Uncle Sam help you do it.

Year-End Decisions

What do you need to know or, do or not do before the ball drops on 2021 and 2022 begins? Complexity is growing every day in every corner. This week we discuss 7 things you should consider before the end of the year.