The long term care puzzle has always been an interesting part of financial planning to me. Personally, I think the ultimate form of independence is being able to choose who provides your long term care. Unfortunately, most of us will have to rely on the government to make this decision for us. It’s sad, but…
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June 29th, 2023
Tithing, Loving Yourself, and Financial Planning
Financial Planning: Tithing At church we recently started a sermon series on love. If you’ve ever been to a wedding, then you know the go-to book in the Bible for discussing love is 1 Corinthians 13. As I listened, I found it interesting how love works in our financial situation as well. Sure, it’s easy…
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May 25th, 2023
When Should You Invest?
“When should I invest?” That is one of the first questions I’m asked when I tell people I am a CFP® Professional. Of course, they are asking from an economic view hoping to maximize their return on investment. Unfortunately, I cannot give them a definitive answer because I’m not a fortune teller. I’ve often wondered…
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April 27th, 2023
Top Three Excuses People Use to Avoid Financial Planning
There are many excuses why people avoid financial planning. Some are very creative and way out there, but most are reasonable. A financial planner’s job is to help the client work around their excuses and prepare for their future. As much as I hate to admit it, part of a financial planner’s job includes selling. …
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March 17th, 2023
Capitalism in America
Capitalism in America I recently read Capitalism in America: A History, by Alan Greenspan and Adrian Wooldbridge. Like all history books, it can be a little long, but it’s very interesting. I always had trouble with books like this in school because there is so much information. I love to learn, but what I found…
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February 25th, 2023
Stock buybacks
Why should a financial planner be concerned about stock buybacks? The only thing I don’t like about financial planning and the overall study of economics is that I must pay attention to the news, especially what’s happening in Washington, DC. As many of you already know, I loathe politics. The concept is great and I…
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January 22nd, 2023
Focus in Financial Planning
Focus, in financial planning and in life, is one of those underrated characteristics that need attention. We live in an age where we can instantly access almost all of the world’s knowledge, yet our attention span is the shortest it has ever been. I experience this myself because I cannot stream shows or movies on…
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December 7th, 2022
Your Financial Planning Team
Financial Planning starts with a story. The New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup in 1994. What does that have to do with financial planning? I promise we’ll get there, but first let me tell you a little story. The Rangers’ 1994 Stanley Cup run was my first exposure to hockey. Calm down, my Hurricanes…
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November 3rd, 2022
My Vote My Money
Which way should you vote to help your financial plan? Unfortunately, there’s not really a clear answer. All politicians say they have a plan or they’ll go into Congress and fight for us. We’re all supposed to drink that Kool-Aid, fill out our ballot, and wait for them to bring prosperity to our lives, right?…
