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Ryan Redfern
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Will Hepburn
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Phil Lebkuecher
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Laura Redfern
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March 2025 Market Commentary
The month of March gave us something we haven’t seen since 2022 – a 10% pullback in the S&P 500. And while that can feel pretty brutal while it is happening, we’ve seen it recover about half of that drop already. The question now is: Can the market return to new...
Planting the Seeds of Wealth This Spring
Hey there, friend! Grab a cup of tea and let's chat about something exciting - planting the seeds of wealth this spring. Just like gardens, wealth grows with care. It takes time, patience, and regular tending to blossom into something beautiful. But you don’t have...
Recession or Just Relief?
In 2023 and 2024, there was much talk of an impending economic recession in the financial media. Most of it was just hot air, in my opinion. The most widely used indicator of future economic activity is still the US Treasury Bond market, but there are many ways to...
Financial Planning for Aging Parents: Preparing for a Season of Change
As part of my ongoing series on Financial Planning for Aging Parents, today I want to explore the critical steps in understanding your parents’ changing financial landscape and helping them adapt as they age. Together, you can prepare for a season of change. ...
February 2025 Market Commentary
The market volatility continues! After a positive January that recovered December losses, we’re now seeing another market pull-back that has the S&P 500 Index back below even for the month of February. But so far, this is all just in-line with what typical...
Should You Hire a Financial Planner or Ask AI?
With the rapid popularity of AI tools, I’ve seen the whole spectrum of reactions from friends and clients: fascinated, excited, hopeful, fearful, terrified, elated - you name it. Personally, I think the most helpful approach while we are still in the mid-to-early...
The Age of Autonomous Cars is Upon Us
A year or so ago when I was down in “The Valley,” as we highlanders call the Phoenix metro area, I saw several Waymo driverless taxis and said to myself, “I want to try that.” I was in Scottsdale recently and was surprised at the number of Waymo cars I saw. They were...
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...
January 2025 Market Commentary
The new year is off to a volatile start. It's not exactly bad, but it's not that great either. If you look at January by itself, the market looks strong. But if you look at it next to December or even back to November, the S&P 500 hasn’t made much progress...
How to Love Your Finances: The Art of the Money Date
February is right around the corner, so what better time to talk about the concept of a “money date”? A money date is just like it sounds: time to shut out the rest of the world and focus on just you and your money for a little while. Think of it as you and your...
TikTok: What’s All the Fuss?
Tech guru Kim Kommando runs one of my favorite newsletters, chock full of the kind of tech tips we all can use. She recently wrote about how far TikTok reaches into the lives of those who use it, which is most young folks today. (Not me!) At the core of the issue is...
Financial Planning for Aging Adults: Navigating the Challenging Landscape
Aging is an inevitable part of life, and with it comes the necessity for financial planning. As individuals grow older, their financial needs and concerns shift. This is especially true for retirement and beyond. This is when healthcare usually costs the most. It...
