Archive for July 2018
What Is Impacting Today’s Market?
What Is Impacting Today’s Market? Over the past months we have explained how it’s important to stick to your overall financial plan rather than risking quick moves to capture every gain possible. But let’s dig into factors that have brought volatility to today’s market from low unemployment, business growth, to inflation. Businesses Strive For Constant…
Read MoreCelebrate Little Financial Milestones Along the Way
Celebrate Little Financial Milestones Along the Way As corporate earnings start to roll in this week, we wanted to take a moment to remind you to celebrate the little financial milestones along the way. Do you ever find yourself generally unhappy? Unhappy with your investment performance, financial situation or progress towards goals. Your accounts may…
Read More[Video] How Much To Save For College?
[Video] How Much To Save For College? MICHELLE SMALENBERGER, CFP ® Now that you have a child or grandchild you may want to help them plan for college. When they’re young we have time to plan ahead. We are going to look at a few different options to show the difference between college choices. This…
Read MoreWhen You Feel Market Uncertainty, Look At The Facts
When You Feel Market Uncertainty, Look At The Facts There are times when investors don’t feel very confident because of market uncertainty looming in the air. The past month has been a good example of market uncertainty. So what should you do when these times come? Look at the facts to gain understanding for what…
Read More[Video] College Funding Overview
[Video] College Funding Overview STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA ® College planning is a topic we get asked about a lot for two reasons: the importance of the decision and the magnitude of it, or the money involved. You, as a parent, should think through the values you want to pass down to your kids. Do you…
Read More[Video] Financial Independence Day
[Video] Financial Independence Day STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA ® Independence Day means different things to different people. To some it means the Declaration of Independence for our country. To others it’s a favorite movie or even the day they finally retire. I love to read books, blogs, or articles. I recently came across the concept of…
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