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Posts by Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer

Now Is the Time to be Looking for a New Job

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | August 26, 2021
Now is the time to be looking for a new job

There hasn’t been a better time to get a new job in over 40 years. The pool of labor is declining and number of jobs available is at an all-time high. Is now a good time to be looking for a new job?

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How Should Parents Plan for A Child’s College Education?

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | August 19, 2021
How Should Parents Plan for A Child's College Education?

Of all the financial planning topics we deal with at Financial Design Studio, college planning is always one of the tougher issues. What are the key factors to keep in mind when figuring out how to pay for a child’s college education?

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Big Social Security Cost of Living Increase Expected in 2021

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | July 28, 2021
Social Security Cost of Living

Will the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment keep up with inflation in 2021? Our estimate is that the cost of living adjustment in 2021 will be one of the highest in recent decades.

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Is Inflation Transitory or Not?

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | July 22, 2021
inflation transitory

The important question in the investment world is: Is inflation transitory or not? Whether inflation ends up running hot or cold can make a big difference in how markets perform. Read about our thoughts regarding this all-important question.

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Investors Are Piling Into Stocks at a Record Pace

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | July 8, 2021

Investors are piling into stocks at a record pace in the first half of 2021. See how remarkable the first half of the year has been, and hear our thoughts about the dangers of chasing the crowd.

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Mid Year Review of the Investment Landscape

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | June 24, 2021
Review-of-the-Investment-Landscape

We’re at the half-way point of 2021, so now’s a good time for a mid-year review of the investment landscape. What’s working, and what’s not working in 2021?

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