Financial planning blog

Do people who use social media spend more than others? An inaccurate perception, called a visibility bias, researchers suggest is changing our consumption habits. We only post on social media expensive things, dinners, and experiences, and we don’t promote the mundane, everyday, saving. When our friends see us post, they are inclined to spend more....Read More

We love Health Savings Accounts, (HSAs) and we think you should too. Like Francois Giguere, CFP®, says: “There are three big reasons I love HSA plans: They grow tax-free. You can keep them over for the rest of your life. You can invest the money.” Let’s look at each of these points more closely. An...Read More

Money is a leading cause of divorce and marriage counseling. How can couples avoid letting money ruin their love? The answer – communication. When you say, “I do,” you unite more than just your families – your finances are now intertwined as well. While there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing finances,...Read More

Over the past 1,000 years, the world hasn’t changed. So began the story from our new-to-us Certified Financial Planner® practitioner, Dave Stevens. Dave has been a friend to one or more of us for more than a decade and he joins our team with open arms, and over 30 years of investment experience. I hope...Read More

Financial freedom is knowing you can make major life decisions and are financially prepared to tackle speed bumps in your life plan without derailing the journey to achieve your financial savings goals. At a time when people across the globe are setting resolutions for the new year, I encourage you to put achieving financial freedom...Read More

Let’s tell a story. First, we agree on some basics. The best way to set a lifetime investment plan is to discuss our goals, create a plan, and then assemble a portfolio of investments. We agree we should do these things in that order, because it is the order of priority. Let’s say you want...Read More