Financial Planning Trends & Insights

Few could imagine Apple’s wild success before 2001 when it released its iPod. Founded in Steve Jobs’s garage in 1976, Apple has enjoyed exponential growth over the last two decades, releasing a seamless stream of devices to the public that has continued to be instant hits with consumers, including the iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and […]

With everything the past year has thrown at us, the last thing you probably feel like doing is thinking about taxes. But, like it or not, tax season is here, and the better prepared you are, the sooner you can shake off that stress and spend your time doing what you love instead. And since […]

Market declines are scary. Unfortunately, they’re inevitable, but with the right perspective, you don’t need to fear them. So the next time a market decline occurs, what can you do to lessen the impact on your financial (and mental) well-being?  The truth is, the best approach is often to wait out the crisis and give […]

How often recently have you woken up worried or gone to bed at night with your mind racing? For most of us, our schedules have been turned upside down; we don’t know what’s going to happen with our businesses or jobs; we’re concerned for loved ones; and we’re apprehensive about the markets and the economy. […]

This year has been one for the books. Most, if not all of us, have experienced canceled plans, work stoppages or adjustments, complicated family decisions, and (as if that weren’t enough) financial challenges. To add to the uncertainty, we don’t know what the near future will bring in regards to COVID-19, political turmoil, and our […]

If you weren’t eager to retire when 2020 began, I’m willing to bet that as 2020 nears its end, you’re more ready than ever for a stress-free retirement. But how will the recent events of a global pandemic, market volatility, and the presidential election affect your retirement? Before you pack up your office for good, […]