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The Hidden Cost of Owning Too Many Investments – Part 3

As we reviewed in the two previous posts, diversification is an effective way to reduce risk. If you own too many investments, however, there can...

The Hidden Cost of Owning Too Many Investments – Part 1

Assuming you invest in individual stocks and/or mutual funds, what is one of the first questions you should ask if you want higher investment returns?...

Inflation and Retirement

Inflation – even minor inflation – reduces purchasing power over time. Like the famed economist Milton Friedman once said, it’s the hidden tax that creeps...

Oxy Pension: Lump-Sum or Annuity – Which is Better?

Upon approaching retirement, you may be asking yourself, “Should I take the lump sum or the annuity payment option with my pension plan?” We get...

How To Select A Financial Advisor

Types of Financial Advisors (and which ones you should avoid) Types of Advisors Before beginning your search, it is essential to understand the difference between...

Sequence of Returns Risk

When buying a home, you probably know many potential risks, such as the risk your home will go down in value over time or the...

Learning from Biases and How They Affect Our Financial Choices

“Men willingly believe what they wish.” – Julius Caesar  The Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was alluding to bias, which happens when individuals process information around them...

Tuning Out the Noise from the Financial Media

Image used under license from Freestock.com When asked what to watch out for when it comes to investing, clients may expect us to tell them...

What Are Stock Splits?

What Are Stock Splits? Here’s what you need to know. Two high-profile companies—Apple and Tesla—have announced stock splits in the past few weeks, which makes...

Small Business Retirement Plans

How do you pick the most appropriate retirement plan for your business as well as your employees? As a small-business owner, figuring out retirement choices...

Why You Might Want to Create a Donor-Advised Fund

Do you regularly donate to charities and other non-profit organizations? Then you may want to open a Donor-Advised Fund. Donor-Advised Funds are becoming popular. It...

Are Your Beneficiary Designations Up to Date?

Here’s a simple financial question: Who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your 401(k) or annuity? You may be saying, “I’m not sure.”...