Financial Planning vs. Asset Management

Financial Planning vs. Asset Management

I talk to a lot of people.  One, because I am chatty and two, because I love to talk about the importance of planning – planning for your finances, planning for college, planning for life, and making contingency plans for the “what if’s”.  Many times,...
Ep 11: Who Even Needs an Advisor?

Ep 11: Who Even Needs an Advisor?

A lot of people have been DIYing their financial plan, especially during the past decade when the market has been relatively good. But that won’t always be the case and having an advisor can help you navigate market downturns and prevent you from making emotional...
Ep 10: How Children Become Part of The Retirement Discussion

Ep 10: How Children Become Part of The Retirement Discussion

Family budgets, college, weddings, there is a lot to consider financially when it comes to our kids. On today’s episode, we are going to discuss the role our kids play in our retirement plan. If you have children and depending on their ages, you’ve probably thought...
3 Stages of Essential Planning

3 Stages of Essential Planning

Close your eyes and imagine what life would look like if the person you said “I love you” to this morning was suddenly gone? What would your future look like? Are you going to be okay financially? Can you send the kids to school? Can you stay in your home? Today we...
Ep 9: Retirement Potpourri – Fill in The Blank

Ep 9: Retirement Potpourri – Fill in The Blank

It’s time for some fill in the blank questions with Donna! What is the best way to be sure you won’t run out of money in retirement? If you hit retirement and you don’t have a plan in place, you will never know how much you can afford. You don’t want to outlive your...