Financial planning tips and perspectives

Move over, men. Here are 4 reasons why women make better investors

By |2023-11-14T16:12:26-08:00March 30th, 2023|Blog, Financial planning tips and perspectives, Investment Management, Investor behavior, Personal Wealth|

You’ve probably heard some version of the following statistic: men apply for a job when they meet just 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them. We’re seeing a similar pattern when it comes to women and investing. Traditionally, women have been more likely than men to delay [Read More]

Q4 2022 Quarterly Context Video

By |2023-01-26T20:28:59-08:00January 25th, 2023|Blog, Fiduciary, Financial planning tips and perspectives, General thoughts, In the news, Institutional, Investment Management, Investor behavior, Lifestyle, Personal Wealth, Quarterly thoughts|

The 4th quarter of 2022 was a difficult year for stocks and bonds, but there are several silver linings. What might be next for rates and inflation? What do economists say about whether there will be a recession or not? What are updated expected 10-year returns for stocks and bonds? (hint: there’s good news). [Read More]

10 Financial plan questions that could change your life and financial independence

By |2023-11-14T16:16:19-08:00January 3rd, 2023|Blog, Business Owners, Financial planning tips and perspectives, General thoughts, Lifestyle, Personal Wealth|

If you aren’t asking the right questions, you won’t get the best answers. When you change the questions you ask yourself and your financial advisors, you can change your life. And the financial dimension of your life is no exception. Use the following 10 questions to help clarify your direction, establish meaningful milestones, and [Read More]

Keep retirement momentum: how to recession proof your portfolio

By |2023-11-14T16:16:58-08:00November 21st, 2022|Blog, Financial planning tips and perspectives, Investment Management, Investor behavior, Personal Wealth|

Recession security through preparation Though it’s still being debated whether or not we’re in an official recession, it is smart to be prepared for whatever may come, since we have no control on the economic circumstances that could be ahead. But what exactly should this preparation look like? The good news is there’s still [Read More]

Q3 2022 Quarterly Context Video

By |2022-10-20T16:32:55-07:00October 20th, 2022|Blog, Fiduciary, Financial planning tips and perspectives, General thoughts, In the news, Institutional, Investment Management, Investor behavior, Lifestyle, Personal Wealth, Quarterly thoughts|

Inflation is still hot but with signs of improvement, Ukraine is still at war and affecting energy and food prices, talk of a recession is heating up, both stock and bond markets continue to test investor discipline, is it better for the Fed to pull the Band-Aid off quickly or slowly? How long do [Read More]

Securing Your Midlife Gap Year: Insurance Essentials

By |2023-11-14T16:20:43-08:00September 25th, 2022|Blog, Financial planning tips and perspectives, Personal Wealth|

You’re embracing the idea of a midlife gap year. You’re picturing the landscapes, culture, and bucket list experiences in your mind. But unattended business is holding you back from peak excitement. You need proper insurance in case something goes wrong. When you’re taking a career break it’s tempting to ignore that responsible voice in [Read More]

Q2 2022 Quarterly Context Video

By |2024-01-29T12:18:27-08:00July 25th, 2022|Blog, Fiduciary, Financial planning tips and perspectives, General thoughts, In the news, Institutional, Investment Management, Investor behavior, Lifestyle, Personal Wealth, Quarterly thoughts|

Inflation remains high, rates are up, stock and bond markets are down, and recession worries are increasing. However there are some positive signs, and medium-long-term returns remain strong. How did we get here and what’s next? We’ll also cover the important difference between investing and speculating, and how understanding a buyer’s strike can improve [Read More]

The Gen X dilemma (part 1): how do you financially prepare and launch your children?

By |2023-11-15T16:52:22-08:00April 30th, 2022|Blog, Financial planning tips and perspectives, General thoughts, Personal Wealth|

Gen Xers are caught in quite the pickle. You’re sandwiched between your aging parents and restless teenagers, and feel the financial pressure from both sides. You want to help, but feel uncertain of where to start. So what do you do? In this article, we’re going to focus on how to prepare and [Read More]

Q122 Quarterly Context Video

By |2022-04-25T10:00:32-07:00April 25th, 2022|Blog, Financial planning tips and perspectives, In the news, Investment Management, Investor behavior, Lifestyle, Quarterly thoughts|

The Ukraine/Russia conflict and the world’s response is affecting markets, inflation remains higher and rising, the Fed raised and plans to raise rates further, the yield curve is trying to tell us something about the economy, gambling risks are far higher than investing, what the stink-eye effect on your portfolio might be… Watch to [Read More]

The myth of early retirement: 3 mindset mistakes hurting your future

By |2024-11-20T15:48:10-08:00February 9th, 2022|Blog, Business Owners, Financial planning tips and perspectives, Lifestyle, Personal Wealth|

Scroll down to watch our "New Age Retirement" webinar to learn more about the myth of early retirement. How do you want the next chapter of your life to read? Well, as the authors of our own stories, it’s up to us to decide. But if we think the most compelling narrative is found [Read More]

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