Posts by emily
Stock Markets & Government Shutdowns: Yikes or Yawn?
Written By: Anna Carlson Earlier this month, a last-minute spending bill was sent to the President’s desk just hours before the federal shutdown deadline. The temporary measure allows the government…
Read MoreSocial Security: No Call for Panic
Written By: A. Suzanne Robertson, CFP® After dinner presentations, I like to circulate around the room to answer any questions guests might have. Sometimes, if I finish my presentation early…
Read MoreLife Insurance Considerations
Written By: Shawn Perkins, CFP®, AWMA As financial advisors, we have many responsibilities when it comes to providing quality service to clients. Cash flow management, tax planning, distribution strategy, investment…
Read MoreNo Shoes Required
Written By: Anna Carlson “There is a whole new kind of life ahead, full of experiences just waiting to happen. Some call it ‘retirement.’ I call it ‘bliss.’” – Betty…
Read MoreMarket Corrections Can Happen During the Good Years Too
Written By: Ryan Rinehart 2023 has been a great year for the stock market so far. The S&P 500 is up just over 15% YTD while the Nasdaq is up…
Read MoreFitch Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating
Written By: Matt Jaskolka Fitch, along with Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, are credit rating agencies that rate the viability of investments relative to the likelihood of default. Last week,…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Trustee and Executor for Your Estate
Written By: A. Suzanne Robertson, CFP® My post on 6/30/2023 (here) discussed the importance of having a will and how a well-written trust can supplement your will to help protect…
Read MoreAre You Watching the Gas Gauge?
Written By: Alex Hammersley, CPA Some of you may have already heard this story, but I want to share it because it can relate to your retirement. The story goes…
Read MoreHard Conversations: Talking to Your Parents About Estate Planning
Written By: Marissa Waldron, CFP® There are many reasons people don’t want to talk about estate planning. Maybe it’s hard to think about a time when they’re no longer with…
Read MoreA Cheeseburger Used to Cost How Much?
Written By: Shawn Perkins, CFP®, AWMA It was around this time last year that we hit peak inflation. In June 2022, the inflation reading came in at 9.1%, and has…
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