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Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® For some, managing a large inheritance can be as daunting as winning the lottery; the windfall may sound good initially, but
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® For some, managing a large inheritance can be as daunting as winning the lottery; the windfall may sound good initially, but
Last week we heard from many experts who believe it may be time to dump the 401(k). Two weeks ago we discovered that many experts,
James Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® This was sent to us by one of my wife’s friends; I thought you might enjoy it. To commemorate her 79th
When I first entered this business back in 1990, most people were watching financial tv shows – virtually all of which were covering mutual funds
If you have a special needs child or grandchild, planning becomes especially important. We have special needs children in my own family; and we’re far
Ask virtually any advisor how the risk of an investment is measured, and you’ll likely hear them talk about volatility, mean variance, or standard deviation.
The Disconnect Between Illusion and Reality Helen Keller once remarked, “Security is largely superstition; it doesn’t exist in nature.” Maybe not; but, if history is
Your candidates likely reside in three camps: Not all advisors are alike; and it’s worth knowing how to tell them apart. While the overwhelming majority
Most six figure jobs require an advanced degree, according to CareerCast, which created a report with data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. I first
Whenever there’s a crowd chasing a solution, there’s a fraudster willing to take their money. While inflation has found people at the gas pump and
During his campaign, President Donald Trump pledged not to reduce Social Security benefits. He even proposed eliminating taxation on Social Security benefits, which would enable higher-income beneficiaries to retain more of their income.
Rise of avocados is a powerful lesson in understanding how markets evolve