Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k): What’s the Difference? July 16, 2026 Saving for retirement is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make, but deciding how to save can be just as important. If your employer offers both a Traditional... Read more →
Helping Adult Children Financially: Where’s the Line? June 24, 2026 As parents, we naturally want to help our children succeed. That instinct doesn’t suddenly disappear once they become adults. In fact, many parents continue providing financial support long after their... Read more →
Why Summer is a Great Time to Organize Your Financial Life June 9, 2026 Summer is often the season when life finally slows down enough for us to catch our breath a little — which also makes it a great time to get organized... Read more →
What’s Your Financial Risk Tolerance- And Why it Matters More Than You Think May 7, 2026 If you’ve ever filled out an investment questionnaire, you’ve probably seen questions like: • “How would you react if your portfolio dropped 20%?”• “Are you conservative, moderate, or aggressive?” Those... Read more →
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 →