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Guidance for Life's Dreams. Our mission statement is part of our logo. The relationship we build with our clients is to help them navigate through life's challenges. Sometimes it's more than money management. This blog will provide a place for us to share what's on our mind, what events might be shaping our decisions, and how we can work together to fully understand your own financial situation. 

Monday, November 28, 2022

If you have a lot of family members, or even if you have quite a few friends, you may feel inclined to go all out on holiday shopping because you don't want to exclude anyone. Be careful with your generosity.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Like most people, your initial understanding of Social Security probably came from word of mouth or things you watched on the news. Social Security can be complex and confusing with many stipulations

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The IRS offers “Catch-Up Contributions” as a way to save a bit extra each year. Starting at age 50 you can contribute an extra $6,500 a year to many workplace retirement plans.

Monday, November 7, 2022

Hawkish comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, following the announcement of another 75 basis points interest rate hike last week, cast a pall over financial markets, sending yields higher and stocks lower.The Dow Jones Industrial...

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Retail investors often do the wrong thing at the wrong time. But this year, they have been mostly correct in their bearish view.

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Friday, October 28, 2022

After months of high inflation and financial uncertainty, the IRA has released some cost-of-living-based adjustments have reached near-record levels.

Friday, October 21, 2022

Coordinate Social Security benefits with your overall retirement planning. Know how to maximize your Social Security benefit to potentially maximize your retirement income.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Not planning for your finances during a divorce can add to the stress

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

This year saw five interest rate increases in seven months — making it the quickest tightening cycle in modern history.

Friday, September 30, 2022

The Feds monetary policy of raising interest rates to slow inflation without triggering a recession has created a lot of uncertainty.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

It isn’t surprising that the overwhelming majority of individuals who work with a financial advisor feel confident that the investment is well worth the money.

Thursday, September 8, 2022

There are still quite a few questions to be answered, but here are some key points to know about the White House student loan forgiveness program

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Be prepared to roll with an uptick in stock market volatility, and don’t let seasonal trading influence your overall strategy.

Monday, August 22, 2022

These days, an encouraging word can feel like a relief. Here are a few positive stories I’ve noticed lately – like an “everything bagel” sprinkled with good news.I saw a recent report in The Guardian about the...

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

The Federal Reserve’s recent attempt to tame inflation has resulted in a sharp decline in bond prices. In this article we investigate why bond prices fall.

Monday, July 11, 2022

High Inflation, the war in Ukraine, rising mortgage rates and falling portfolio values have all impacted consumer sentiment, but there are some reasons the US economic outlook may be brighter than some suspect.

Friday, June 24, 2022

Join us as we unearth the history of bear and bull markets. You'll see there is no reason to panic.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

In our 2nd of 4 part-look at this bear market, again we are turning to AssetMark, Inc and posting an article about the Worst Years for U.S. Stocks

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

We review the history of bear markets to understand the potential good and bad news for investors once the market has crossed the dreaded threshold.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

I'm the TaxmanMost Baby Boomers will recognize the cutting lyrics to the Beatles song Taxman. "If you drive a car, I'll tax the street. If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat. If it gets too cold, I'll tax the heat. If you...

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

You need to stop, look around, breathe and be present always to those who you love and care about.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Younger generations look to life insurance to protect what they've earned

Monday, May 2, 2022

The war in Ukraine. Fed’s shift to inflation-fighting mode. Chronic volatility in equity markets. China real estate showing signs of stress. Get ready to buckle your seat belt as we dissect converging economic forces from Q1 2022.