Posts by Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®
Think Little Not Big
Written by: Michelle Smalenberger, CFP ® Whether you are retired and living on a fixed income and investment portfolio, or just starting to build your finances, knowing your monthly expenses is critical to your plan. When defining where you will spend money don’t forget the little expenses. You don’t want to $9.99 yourself out of…
Read MoreWho has your attention?
Written by: Michelle Smalenberger, CFP ® Did you know someone is always watching you? No I’m not talking about technology or the government, and the increasing awareness we have that so many things are connected. I’m talking about an awareness that you are being watched by someone who either looks up to you, learns from…
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Facts Are Stubborn Things
– John Adams
WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE SMALENBERGER CFP® A fact is something that can’t be changed. It is what it is. The simple fact is the earlier you start to plan and care for your finances, the longer you’ll have to reach your goals. Distracting thoughts like “I don’t have enough money” or “Once I get things in…
Read MoreFriday’s Financial Update 4-7-2017
Written By: Michelle Smalenberger CFP® Have you been busy? Perhaps, you feel like you’ve missed a lot of the news throughout the week. Let’s review all that has filled our screens, newspapers, and airwaves. The following is a graphic I put together to summarize big picture stories and the way to invest in the midst…
Read MoreFriday’s Financial Update 3-31-2017
Written By: Michelle Smalenberger, CFP ® The last week of the 2017 first quarter has felt relatively quiet without large pending votes that may or may not signal expectations going forward. The U.S. stock market indexes posted another positive quarter, which again brings welcome gains to investors’ accounts. We could still see an upcoming…
Read MoreFriday’s Financial Update 3-24-2017
Written By: Michelle Smalenberger, CFP® Did this week remind you of political seasons we have experienced over the past several years? It sure reminds us of times like the initial ACA legislation, Brexit, or more recently the elections. We have been awaiting results of legislation change with the proposed American Health Care Act and the…
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