Financial Planning for Aging Parents: A Labor of Love

Financial Planning for Aging Parents: A Labor of Love

Today, we’re diving into a topic that touches so many lives: Financial Planning for Aging Parents.   I call it a Labor of Love because supporting our parents as they age is not just a financial responsibility—it’s a heartfelt commitment to their well-being.  Let’s...

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Embracing the Spirit of the Season

Embracing the Spirit of the Season

There are certain activities, songs, food/drink, and traditions that help me get into the Christmas spirit.  A lot of it is kind of frivolous, like watching the movie Scrooged with Bill Murray or the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss. My wife loves...

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Financial Math for a Better Savings Plan

Financial Math for a Better Savings Plan

I’m pretty sure “normal” people don’t sit around contemplating such things as “financial math” very much, but I believe it’s important! Understanding the differences between thinking about savings in terms of dollars vs a percentage of salary can have a significant...

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Financial Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away

Financial Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away

You may have encountered this before: we think we’re prepared for an event and then realize that we are not fully ready to deal with all of it.  I’m finding this personally true in the passing of my mother-in-law.  I hope to pass along some helpful experience and...

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3 Financial Moves to Make Before the September Rate Cut

3 Financial Moves to Make Before the September Rate Cut

As we approach September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cut. This pivotal moment presents both opportunities and challenges for investors. As your behavioral financial advisor, I'd like to share three key moves to consider before this...

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Celebrating the Freedom to Invest Well

Celebrating the Freedom to Invest Well

I am so grateful to live in a free nation. I am so grateful for the freedom and right to pursue happiness, as established in the Declaration of Independence. Thanks be to many unselfish individuals that sacrificed much, even their own lives, so we can enjoy these...

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Make This a Great Summer by Practicing Strategic Omission

Make This a Great Summer by Practicing Strategic Omission

As summer comes upon us, many people take time off work to travel and spend time with family and loved ones. The summer provides many opportunities for us to make memories – memories that can last a lifetime and provide years of joy.  But life is complex. We often...

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Key Signs of Bad Financial Advice

Key Signs of Bad Financial Advice

First, let’s define “bad financial advice” as advice that promotes the interest of the person selling the financial advice and/or products, rather than YOUR best interest.  Sometimes it’s not clear what the motives behind financial advice really are.  So how do you...

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