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You may live to 100. In fact, a researcher at Stanford predicts that someone alive today may live to 200! In the link below, you will see a summary of research from Stanford University calling for action and change in America. I hope you find the ideas provocative. Some of them you might even find...Read More

If you have Medicare, you may already know that different medicines are covered by different Medicare plans. Some medicines may not be covered at all. And, plans may change year over year. This can be complicated!   The good news is that the Medicare.gov website has an impressive tool to help you choose which plan...Read More

Investors often ask, “When is the right time to enter the market?” Often, the best answer is now. The fundamental reasons are easy to forget in a noisy world! Stocks are partial ownership shares in a company. I prefer the word equities to stocks–because you have equity in the company you own. Bonds are different....Read More

Join us September 7th in person or live via Zoom at 11:30 when we have an expert on Medicare teach us about Medicare. Learn the rules and how to choose the best coverage for your situation. Understanding Medicare can seem stressful, but our speaker will break it down. As the diagram shows above, you have...Read More

Recently, Stacey and I had a chance to visit Tanzania. Truly, the trip of a lifetime. One of the adventures gave me perspective on financial planning and investing. I learned a traditional way to make coffee. We took a coffee bean from the plant all the way to the pot and then poured a cup...Read More

Recently, Chad Harmon and Karl Frank delivered a quarterly investment update. We rely on the research of iM Global Partners (iMGP) for our economic and investment outlook. For a more complete commentary, click here to open a PDF file or click below to watch the movie.   Right now, investors are optimistic, especially regarding Artificial...Read More

We rely on the research of iM Global Partners (iMGP) for our economic and investment outlook. For a more complete commentary, click here to open a PDF file. iMGP believes a recessionary bear market is the most likely outcome over the next 12-months. But, as they extend the time horizon over the next five to...Read More

Many people ask, should I name my trust as beneficiary of my IRA? The answer is, it depends. Read this Periscope for a quick summary and click the link to learn more details, and to understand the IRS rules around inheriting an IRA*. Advantages of Trust as Beneficiary One big advantage of the trust as...Read More

On June 21st we held our first in-person and live Zoom event with guests both here in our new offices and attending from home. Our speaker was “live from London” and it was a great success. Learn a little more about why we are optimistic about international investing today. Andrew Goodwin from Oldfield Partners spoke...Read More

On June 21st we held our first in-person and live Zoom event with guests both here in our new offices and attending from home. Our speaker was “live from London” and it was a great success. Read this Periscope to watch the recording movie and learn a little more about why we are optimistic about...Read More