April Planning Brings May Confidence April 6, 2026 There’s something about April that naturally pushes us to get organized. Maybe it’s tax season. Maybe it’s the change in weather. Or maybe it’s just that feeling that it’s time... Read more →
Markets, War, and Oil: Lessons from History March 9, 2026 Historically speaking this is the path that markets tend to take when we are in time of geopolitical risk/war S&P 500 Performance After Major Geopolitical Events Event Immediate Reaction 12-Month... Read more →
Why Financial Planning is A Lot Like Fitness- Consistency Wins February 25, 2026 Every January, gyms are packed. By March, they’re not. It’s not because people don’t know what works. Most of us understand that getting in shape requires regular movement, decent nutrition,... Read more →
Common Tax Surprises We See Early Each Year February 3, 2026 Every year around tax season, we hear a familiar reaction from clients:“I didn’t expect my tax bill to look like this.” Tax surprises don’t necessarily mean mistakes were made—they’re often... Read more →
Financial Resolutions That Stick (And the Ones That Usually Fail) January 15, 2026 As a new year begins, many people feel a strong urge to “get their finances in order.” We promise ourselves we’ll save more, spend less, invest better, and finally feel... Read more →
Coaching 5th Grade Basketball Taught Me a Few Things About The Market: A 2025 Recap- And The 2026 Playbook December 30, 2025 This winter, I’m coaching my son’s 5th-grade basketball team. If you’ve ever coached kids at that age, you know the drill: Somewhere between teaching spacing, preaching defense, and explaining (again)... Read more →
5 Financial Lessons from Pop Culture This Year November 4, 2025 Pop culture might seem like just entertainment — movies, TikToks, trends, and celebrity headlines — but if you look closer, it’s also a mirror. It reflects how we think about... Read more →
Money Myths That Just Won’t Die September 30, 2025 When it comes to money, everyone seems to have advice. The problem? Not all of it is true — and some of it can even set you back financially. These... Read more →
Is Your Portfolio Retirement Ready? 5 Stress Tests You Should Do September 19, 2025 Retirement planning isn’t just about saving enough — it’s about making sure the money you’ve worked so hard to build is set up to last through the years ahead. Markets... Read more →
Why “Set It and Forget It” Doesn’t Work for Retirement Planning August 20, 2025 When it comes to cooking, “set it and forget it” might work fine for a slow cooker. But when it comes to your retirement plan, that mindset can leave you... Read more →