Financial Planning

Ways to plan. Things you need to plan for before retiring. Ideas on planning. Commentary.

Financial Planning Checklist

Ready to start the new year focusing on your financial well-being? Here’s a simple month-by-month list to get started and…

3 months ago

529 to Roth IRA Rollovers: What to Know

As a parent or grandparent, you may have diligently saved money in a 529 account to help fund your child's…

12 months ago

Turn Your RMD into Charitable Donations

If you dream of your financial legacy leaving a lasting impact on the world, there's a way you can make…

1 year ago

When Does the Fed Meet and Where are Interest Rates Going?

The Federal Reserve meets 8 times a year to discuss raising, lowering, or keeping interest rates the same. The meeting…

1 year ago

Is a 30% Stock Market Return Achievable?

This week’s blog post is inspired by Mark, who asks, "How much stock should I hold in my portfolio to…

1 year ago

Medicare: Open Enrollment and Financial Planning

September 22nd was the last day of summer and the transition to fall is upon us. School is back in…

2 years ago

Winners Don’t Quit

“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on, after others let go.” - William Feather Winners don’t quit…

3 years ago

Market Volatility? Stay the Course.

Is the Bull market over?  Are rising interest rates going to hurt bonds?  Will inflation continue to rise? Why is…

3 years ago

Why you need to know your finances, even if you trust your partner.

This blog is for couples: new couples, elderly couples, married couples, loving couples, divorcing couples, in all cases, partners as it relates to finance. Let’s start with the…

3 years ago

What to do with your paycheck and how to find lost money.

Work with me on this analogy. There are many pieces to a puzzle. Imagine that the puzzle you are putting…

4 years ago