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What is the Role of a Financial Planner?

A financial plan is a map of where you are trying to go. It encompasses where you are today, your goals, resources, and your desired...

Real Financial Planning - Living in Alignment

Real financial planning is the process of aligning your money with your life. In this month’s article, I will show you how your values...

Financial Planning in an Uncertain World

In an uncertain world with layoffs, shaky markets, and a global pandemic, what role does financial planning play? Financial planning is...

A Few Truths About Financial Planning

A good definition of financial planning is maximizing your financial resources to live your best life. Financial planning is a dynamic...

Are You Really Ready To Be A Homeowner?

Thinking about becoming a homeowner? Buying a home is a major financial decision. It is one that evokes many positive emotions, such as...

An Intro to Behavioral Finance

Between 1997 and 2016 the S&P 500 had an average annual performance of 7.68% yet the average performance of an equity investor during...

Guide to Hiring a Financial Planner

While there are multiple guides online on how to find a qualified financial planner, here are a few steps I’d personally follow when...

5 Financial Planning Strategies for Millennials

Real financial planning for millennials is a bit more extensive than just contributing to your 401(k) and investing in low-cost index...

Building an Emergency Fund

Everyone needs an emergency fund, but building one is rarely the most exciting element of financial planning. The purpose of an emergency...

What is Financial Planning?

Whether you're starting a family, building a business, or looking to make the most out of your financial resources, a financial planner...

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