The S&P 500, the key benchmark for the growth and growth and income portion of an investment portfolio, is comprised of eleven sectors,...

Introduction If you are a small business owner or self-employed, you may be looking for tax-advantaged ways to save for retirement above...

The Homestead Tax Exemption is a legal benefit available in most states, which reduces property tax reduction on homeowners’ primary...

The new year can fill you with a sense of hope and expectation.  There are new goals to reach and new challenges to tackle.  Something...

For many individuals with investments in the market and other securities, the state of the economy is critically important. But what...

What is Mean Reversion? Mean reversion is a financial concept that describes the tendency of a stock or index price to return to its...

The IRS recently announced the changes to the retirement contribution limits for 2025  for the various retirement account types.  To...

A Life-Changing Event Our daughter and her family experienced a horrible life-changing event this past summer. They were making home...

So many terms in the financial industry  seem mysterious and confusing, and some even sound completely made up.  The Backdoor Roth IRA...

Basic Insurance In addition to health, home, umbrella, and auto insurance, each family and most individuals should consider a few other...

Annuities “You get an annuity; you get an annuity, you get an annuity, and in fact… everyone gets an ANNUITY!”   It's not a common phrase...

Life Insurance: Term Life Insurance Specifically As followers of many of Dave Ramsey's  principles, we should be familiar with his...

The Efficient Market Hypothesis  (EMH) The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) is a theory that suggests that share prices accurately...

What is a Fee-Based Advisor? When looking for the right financial advisor , several questions should be at the top of anyone’s mind ....

I’ve inherited an IRA… now what do I do? Inherited IRAs can seem overwhelming when the time comes to inherit one. It seems...

In the world of personal finance, effectively managing debt is essential for achieving long-term financial stability. One often...

Moving our intentionality discussion further, think about this - intentionality without purpose is essentially misdirection. As discussed...

Saving for Retirement Many people have an opportunity to save for retirement through an employer-sponsored 401(k). This is a great way...

From conversations I’ve had, most investors have a firm grasp of why stocks move up and down (because of market trends, economy, or...

Picking up from where we left off from where we left off with Part 1 of this series , it’s probably important to discuss intentionality...