Enhance Today | Enrich Tomorrow
The rise of social media has brought with it many blessings and curses. Being connected allows us to keep in touch with old friends and establish connections with acquaintances who may one day become close friends or professional contacts. It…
If you follow financial news at all you have probably heard the word “fiduciary” A LOT lately. This is good news as it means better advice for clients and fewer conflicts of interest for people giving advice, like us. What…
Delegation can improve your finances, reduce stress, and let you focus on what is most important to you. “The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint…
As a financial planner I see many retirees make smart financial decisions and others make unfortunate, avoidable mistakes. Below is my list of the top 10 retirement mistakes to avoid. 1. No Retirement Plan Does a pilot fly solo or…
“I can’t afford to lose any money at this stage, I’m out of time.” This is a phrase we hear occasionally from clients in or on the cusp of retirement, though not as much lately in this raging bull market. …
In an increasingly digital world, security of personal information remains in the forefront of our concern. Great emphasis should be placed on keeping your information safe and secure when navigating the internet. There are many benefits to conducting business online,…
When one thinks about portfolio diversification, bonds, in addition to US and International equities should be evaluated. An investor may be tempted to overlook bonds altogether given that investing in equities tends to lead to higher overall returns (see Exhibit…
Who will get to read your emails and blog posts when you die? Can my kids get copies of my digital photos and mp3 music files after I pass away? The North Carolina legislature recently answered that question by passing…
Spring has officially sprung! While you may take this as an opportunity to spring clean your belongings, make sure you look at your financial life as well as it is easy for your finances to become unorganized when life gets…
Having a plan in place is the backbone of financial planning. Without it how do you make decisions? How do you know you aren’t paying more taxes than you have to? How do you know if you are financially able…
