Set Financial Goals, Not Resolutions

I’m not one for “New Year’s Resolutions”. Don’t get me wrong – I’m all about setting goals, and I do so for myself regularly. But there is a lot of difference between a goal and a...
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I’m not one for “New Year’s Resolutions”. Don’t get me wrong – I’m all about setting goals, and I do so for myself regularly. But there is a lot of difference between a goal and a...
Read MoreAfter two years, the bear is back. That means it’s time to review three things every investor should know about how to take advantage – that’s right, advantage – of this bear market.As you probably know, a...
Read MoreA very common answer we get to the question "Do you have an estate plan?" is, "I have a Will". Most people are under the impression that a Will efficiently directs how to distribute their assets at their death. The problem...
Read MoreIt's common when the market goes down for some investors to feel that they should've "gotten out" ahead of the downturn. That somehow, they could've avoided this and that they (or their advisor) should've seen it coming...
Read MoreThe stock market suffered a sharp decline last Thursday after the Fed announced it's second interest rate increase this year of .5%. The Dow and S&P 500 both dropped over 3% and the NASDAQ fell 5% the next day as fearful...
Read MoreImagine you’re an elite athlete. Maybe it’s March Madness, it’s the championship game, and you’re about to shoot what could be the game-winning free throw. The crowd is screaming in your ears. Opposing fans are...
Read MoreIf you’ve been paying attention to the news, you know the markets have endured a topsy-turvy month of January. As a result, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones are both on the verge of what analysts call a market correction.1 (Something...
Read MoreHello everyone! As we are continuing to brainstorm new ways to get more involved with our clients, we have discovered that webinars are a great way for people to stay updated on current market trends, where the economy is at, and how...
Read MoreLast month, election season was officially kicked off with the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. With less than two months to go, it's obvious to see the intense polarization in politics right now, complicated by Covid-19...
Read MoreWhen we are in them – bear markets, that is – the anxiety is so high. While by some measurements the recent bear market we experienced is technically over, many people are still anxious that it could return. And this time...
Read MoreHow can something cost less than $0? That’s the question many people have been asking in the past week. It all started on Monday, April 20, when headlines like this dominated the news: "U.S. Oil Prices Fall Below Zero For the...
Read MoreAs you probably know, the markets have enjoyed a stellar April. After hitting a low of 18,591 on March 231, the Dow has climbed over 25% since then. (As of this writing, the Dow sits at 23,650.2) Technically, that means the...
Read MoreWondering what provisions of the CARES Act apply directly to you? Check out this infographic for quick reference.
Read MoreBreaking down the CARES Act As you know, the coronavirus pandemic has created both a health crisis and an economic crisis. As of this writing, there are over 160,000 known cases.1 By the time you read this, there will certainly be more...
Read MoreAs you know, the coronavirus pandemic is not only a health crisis. It’s also causing an economic crisis. That’s why, over the last month or so, many of my clients, friends, and family have asked me what investors should be...
Read MoreYesterday, as I watched church via livestream online, our pastor talked about drawing strength and peace from God's Word and that we should encourage one another. In light of that, here are some passages I've been focusing on that I'd...
Read MoreWe know when there is global panic, it can't help to spill over into the families here in our community. We know lots of people are concerned. While we haven’t had a bunch of calls into our office (we are proactively dialing out...
Read MoreIt started in China, then spread to South Korea and Japan. Cruise ships have carried it; tourists have transported it. Now it’s in Italy and Iran, Thailand and Taiwan, and more countries besides. It has infected almost 80,000...
Read MoreOn Monday, June 17th, I received a call from Tom Roper with Roper & Sons Funeral Home in Lincoln. Tom said that a 91 year old veteran named Dale Quick had passed away with no known relatives. He asked if I would help by contacting the...
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