“Stop in the name of love, before you break my heart.” We know The Supremes weren’t alluding to the pitfalls couples face when they grapple over money issues. But our own experience tells us that money plus love can lead into minefields we’d rather ...

When was the last time you received a phone call or email from a scammer? It you were contacted recently, you aren’t alone. Internet scams show no signs of letting up. In fact, the problem may be getting worse. In its most recent report ...

How did we manage our client accounts last year? What does 2021 have in store (according to analysts)? How can you minimize your tax liability? What are some good financial new years resolutions? Tune in to our webinar to hear our fiduciary advisors discuss ...

With 2021 upon us it’s important to be armed with the most up to date information. Here is a handy sheet with all kinds of key financial numbers that can help you determine what your tax bracket is, contribution limits, and even Medicare deductibles. ...

Tax brackets and tax rates have changed. Every year, the tax brackets for taxable income are adjusted based on the rate of inflation. Table 1 illustrates your marginal tax bracket based on taxable income.Table 1: Tax brackets for 2020 The increased standard deduction has simplified ...

1. Review Your Income or Portfolio Strategy Are you reaching a milestone in your life such as retirement or a change in your personal circumstances? Has your tolerance for taking risk changed? We experienced historic volatility this year. The broad-based S&P 500 Index lost over ...

Thank you to all of our clients who joined us for our fall client appreciation event at Peter’s Pumpkin patch! We enjoyed spending the day with those who joined us, so we wanted to share some fun pictures of the day. ...

About 10,000 Americans are retiring every day! Retirement is on the horizon and I know you’re anxiously awaiting that glorious chapter of your life. But are you really ready? Even if you’ve been saving in your retirement plans for years, there are ...

Are you worried about what the election means for your finances?Wondering when the economy will recover?Hoping your finances are prepared?Tune in to our webinar to hear our fiduciary advisors discuss the answers to these questions. Daniel reviewed what occurred in the economy and ...

You may be asking yourself “Do I need a financial adviser?” or “Should I manage my own investments?” These are very common questions. When thinking about this, there are 5 main considerations to help you decide on. Do You Have Time To Devote ...

Achieving your financial goals doesn’t just happen by itself. It takes a plan, implementing the plan, adhering to the plan, and when necessary, adjusting the plan. Simply put, failing to plan is planning to fail. Don’t plan to fail! Nearly everyone will receive Social Security, but ...

Being a good steward of what God has entrusted us with is part of what we are called to do as Christians.  Finding godly advisors who provide Biblical advice is vital to this. Proverbs 15:22 says “Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many ...

By Daniel Carnes   Investment analyst, financial adviser Warren Buffet has a saying, “predicting rain doesn’t count, building an ark does.” In the investing world we call this the Noah Rule. Since the 35% drop in the S&P 500 index in February/March of this year, our attitude towards the market fundamentals ...

Here is some advice that you may want to share with your college-bound kids/grandkids or those already in school. Or you can share with your friends/family who have kids in school. For most incoming students, the freshman year begins in late August or early September. ...

The stock market’s 10-year bull run came to a screeching halt in early 2020 when fears of the impacts of COVID-19 emerged. Since March, there has been unprecedented volatility in the stock market. While this can be unsettling to anyone, especially investors nearing ...

It is a wise idea to interview different financial planners to see who may be the best fit for your needs and who supports your values and principles. Below are key topics you should discuss and what you should be looking for in a response. ...

2020 has been a year full of unexpected events (from COVID-19 to wildfires to international trade tensions to coin and toilet paper shortages) that have left many questioning what the future may hold. While unfortunately there's no crystal ball to see the future, there are ...

None of us expected an economic upheaval spawned by a health crisis as the year began. In the below lessons and takeaways from the Covid-19 crisis, you’ll probably recognize some of the themes from financial planning discussions with us. 1. Money at the end ...