Your Investing Process – Part 2
Now that you understand the basic building blocks of an investing process, listen to Kevin explain what key factors investing science has shown to drive stock and bond returns over time and which to favor to build a better portfolio. Kevin also explains a recent phenomenon in stock prices that is reminiscent of the late 1990s Tech Bubble as it relates to one of the key factors that drive stock returns. Continue reading
Medicare Reviews During Open Enrollment
Appointments will be available again this year to our Medicare-eligible clients. We have partnered with a local Medicare specialist to offer a complimentary review of your existing Medicare plans to ensure you have the most suitable plans and do not … Continue reading
Mines, Forests & Investing Fools
The underperformance of value stocks over the past 10 years has received much attention from the financial media and led at least some investors to conclude that value investing – synonymous with Warren-Buffet-style investing – is dead. While headlines like … Continue reading
Your Investing Process – Part 1
Do you have an investment process? Most people don’t understand their advisor’s process (if they have one). Yet, in investing, you cannot control your investment results, but you can control your process, which should lead to better results over time. Listen to Kevin give you a high level of a science-based investing process you can understand without having to get a graduate degree in Finance. Continue reading
Mortgage Management
Most financial people only focus on your assets. Listen to Kevin share four examples of clients where better incorporating a holistic view of their finances — assets and liabilities included — made a significant financial imporvements in each of their lives. Continue reading
Death Of The Stretch IRA
Believe it or not Congress actually agrees on something … that your beneficiaries shouldn’t be allowed to stretch IRA required distributions over their lifetime. Listen in to hear Kevin talk about this likely law change is an issue, who is mostly affected (hint: larger IRA owners), and what to do about it. Continue reading
The (Less) Secure Act & Coming Death of the Stretch IRA
While partisan politics rage, the U.S. House of Representatives nearly unanimously passed a bill that would reform key aspects of America’s retirement laws. The SECURE Act passed in a 417-3 vote in May and contains a provision to eliminate the Stretch … Continue reading
Reasons to Invest Internationally
How much money do you have in international investments? How much should you have? Listen to Kevin discuss what the science of investing says and why you are likely underallocated to international markets. And be sure to listen to the end where he shares a story of a recent conversation with a new client related to international investing. Continue reading
What Is Financial Life Planning?
Financial life planning is being purposeful in continually moving your life in the direction you desire and then matching your finances to support it. Said another way, it is financial planning done right. Listen to Kevin share a story of a client evaluate trade-offs and find a work-life balance that is better for them. He also shares a story of how he and his wife made big life changes after their first child was born … changes that would require Kevin to work several more years before they will reach financial independence. Whether you are in the heart of your working years or at retirement, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. Continue reading
Will Social Security Be There For Me?
Social Security’s future solvency is a regular discussion point when considering your retirement planning. Simply put: can you rely on receiving what is shown on your Social Security statement? Tune in to hear the latest nuggets from the 2019 Social Security Trustee’s report – he read it so you don’t have to – and what Kevin believes to be the most likely reforms. Continue reading
