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February 19, 2018

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The 4 Levers of Financial Planning

Financial Planning can be very complicated. To help everyone I work with, I'm always trying to simplify the process. In my experience, there are 4 high level factors which determine your probability of success.

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February 8, 2018

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6 Lessons Learned From the Worst Dow Plunge Ever

When the Dow Jones drops, it can catch you off-guard. Here are six lessons we can learn from experiences like this.

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January 25, 2018

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Bring Your Kid to Planning Day

The other day I had a particularly interesting financial check-up with a client. What made this meeting different? Well, he brought his son.

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January 11, 2018

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Retrain Your Thinking: Stocks Vs. Real Estate

So many of us have strong opinions concerning stock investments vs. real estate investments. There is a stark difference on the way we value and perceive both investments.

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January 5, 2018

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Here a Bit, There a Bit, Everywhere a Bitcoin

Lately, I've had several discussions on the subject. When people call and tell me how wonderfully easy this investment is, my first instinct is to run the other way.

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December 28, 2017

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What Does This New Tax Plan Mean to Me?

There's no secret; a lot of change is coming with the proposed tax bill dubbed the Tax Cut & Jobs Act of 2017. Regardless if for it or against it (or have no idea what it is about), I suggest everyone understand its key components.

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December 14, 2017

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Donor Advised Fund: A Family Planning Tool

Charitable giving is at the core of many of us, especially this time of year.

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December 11, 2017

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Referrals: An Often Overlooked Holiday Gift

The system of referrals is not unique to the financial planning world; however, it is critical to the people we help.

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