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[Video] How Taxable Accounts Work
STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA There are only three types of accounts: Taxable Tax-Deferred Tax-Free Let’s jump in and look at the first, Taxable. The accounts in this registration category include the following: Checking Savings Individual Joint Trust The movement of money within the type of account is seen below: Who are…
Alternatives Are Not Just
Miscellaneous Investments
MICHELLE SMALENBERGER, CFP® With this week’s events we are reminded again that it is important to pay attention to every investment in our portfolio, not just the current winners that are outperforming. The market just absorbed the 4th Fed rate hike announced on Wednesday. We got another quarter point increase in interest rates by the…
[Video] One Size Fits All
MICHELLE SMALENBERGER CFP® How many things can you think of that are one size fits all? There really aren’t too many. This is true when you’re making financial choices too. I want to talk through a couple of examples of topics that are common questions we get a lot. First let’ talk through saving for…
[Video] What Is A Diversified Portfolio?
MICHELLE SMALENBERGER CFP® In many of our Friday Financial Updates, I keep referring to keeping a diversified portfolio strategy, even in light of what’s happening in the markets. So today I want to take some time to really dig in to what that means. What is involved in creating a portfolio, and why being diversified…
Estate Planning Documents: What are they?
Michelle Smalenberger, CFP® Do not hesitate to have your estate plan created! Your family is depending on it. Even a single individual or married couple with no children or assets should have an estate plan so they choose who will make their healthcare and financial decisions. Will: A legal document that allows your assets to…
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…
