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College Transition Tips for Parents and Kids: How to Prepare for the Big Move

Budgeting Tips Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planner Financial Planning Financial Services Investment Advice Legacy Planning August 5, 2022 Author: Woody Derricks

College Transition Tips for Parents and Kids: How to Prepare for the Big Move The time has come; your child is heading off to college! This can be a bittersweet event for you as a parent. If you feel a little lost, don’t worry, it is normal and expected. We have some tips for parents […]

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Q1 2022 Passionate Investor

Certified Financial Planner Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planner Financial Planning Financial Services Investment Advisor Investment Strategy Registered Investment Advisor Retirement Planning RIA Wealth Management April 29, 2022 Author: Woody Derricks

Q4 2021 Market Review and Commentary  Market Review* Equity markets generally outperformed fixed-incom e markets with the S&P 500 falling 4.60% (including dividends) and the Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond index falling 5.93%. Small caps underperformed large cap stocks (S&P 500) as the Russell 2000 small cap stock index returned -7.53%. Value outperformed Growth during […]

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Financial Planning Rules of Thumb: Do These Old Guidelines Actually Work?

Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planner Financial Planning Financial Services Registered Investment Advisor Retirement Planning RIA Wealth Management February 10, 2022 Author: Woody Derricks

Financial Planning Rules of Thumb:  Do These Old Guidelines Actually Work? The money world is full of financial planning “rules of thumb” that are supposed to make retirement planning easier.  You’ve probably heard of some of these: The 4% Rule for withdrawing from your retirement nest egg The 60/40 Rule for splitting investments between stocks […]

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Should the S&P 500 be Used as Your Benchmark?

Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planning Financial Services RIA February 4, 2022 Author: Woody Derricks

Should the S&P 500 be Used as Your Benchmark? Many investors consider the S&P 500 index the best benchmark for their portfolios because of its breadth and perceived diversification. However, many might be surprised to know that the index is very concentrated in its holdings based on several measures. What’s Inside the S&P 500? As […]

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What Should You Look for in a Financial Advisor?

Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor Certified Financial Planner CFP Estate Planning Estate Planning for Gay Couples Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planner Financial Planning Financial Services Registered Investment Advisor Retirement Planning RIA Wealth Management November 16, 2021 Author: Woody Derricks

What Should You Look for in a Financial Advisor? If you’re serious about securing your financial future, you are likely considering the help of a financial advisor (or are already working with one).  Without that critical relationship, it’s too easy to make mistakes or ignore a blind spot that can derail your plans.  There’s simply too much at stake to go it alone.    But here’s the key:  it has to be the right financial […]

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Financial Planning Opportunities to Prioritize When Changing Jobs

Certified Financial Planner Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planner Financial Planning Financial Services Investment Planning Legacy Planning Registered Investment Advisor Retirement Advice RIA October 14, 2021 Author: Woody Derricks

Financial Planning Opportunities to Prioritize When Changing Jobs They call it the Great Resignation.  With more jobs available than Americans looking to fill them, recent months have presented a unique opportunity for those interested in finding something better. But along with a chance to upgrade your career, changing jobs can also present other financial opportunities.  Because it is a busy time, it can be easy to miss those, which can mean a […]

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The Passionate Investor Q4 2020

Financial Services Investment Advice Investment Management Investment Planning Investment Strategy Investments January 19, 2021 Author: Woody Derricks

Market Review Equity markets generally outperformed fixed-income markets with the S&P 500 rising 12.15% (including dividends; +18.40% YTD) and the Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index increasing 0.67% (+7.51% YTD). Small caps outperformed large-cap stocks (S&P 500) as the Russell 2000 small-cap stock index returned +31.37% (+19.86% YTD). Value outperformed Growth during the quarter but underperformed over […]

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Financial Planning Month

Certified Financial Planner CFP Employee Benefits Financial Planner Financial Planning Financial Services Health Benefits Investment Planning RIA Uncategorized October 1, 2020 Author: Deborah Doyle

October is Financial Planning Month! While finances are a part of your daily life, there are various elements that people often overlook or don’t consider the financial weight they could carry. Financial Planning Month reminds us to keep our spending in check and prepare our budgets. Take the time this month to review some of […]

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Health Savings Account

Certified Financial Planner Estate Planning Financial Advisor Financial Planner Financial Services Health Benefits Investment Strategy Registered Investment Advisor Retirement Planning RIA Wealth Management September 15, 2020 Author: Deborah Doyle

About Health Savings Accounts Have you ever considered the potential benefits of contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA)? Here is your guide!   A Health savings account is medical savings account with tax advantages for high deductible health plans. Did you know half of older Americans said they don’t know how they will pay […]

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Quarantine-Friendly Activities for Kids this Summer

Financial Advice Financial Planning Financial Services Kids Financial Recession RIA Wealth Management July 8, 2020 Author: Deborah Doyle

Quarantine-Friendly Activities for Kids this Summer Summer is going to be a bit different this year due to quarantine and the ongoing impact of Coronavirus. With the kids home even more than usual during the summer months you may be looking for some summer activities to keep them busy. Check out some quarantine-friendly activities that […]

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