It’s been said that the only constant is change and lately it’s been the banking crisis. Financial planning is often more about what we don’t know than what we do know. Lately, we’ve been through COVID, supply chain issues and (ongoing) issues with some of our country’s financial institutions.
So far, tariff-induced inflation simply hasn’t arrived. You’d think if it was going to, it would be here by now. But, are we out of the woods? And, how can you protect yourself?
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® People are often either surprised to hear that stocks are probably the best inflation hedge they’ll ever find – or they
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Annuities can play a valuable role in a retirement portfolio; but, often they’re somewhat oversold. Should equity-indexed annuities serve as a
So, you want to dive into the stock market without losing your sanity or, more importantly, your hard-earned cash? Here’s a strategy that’s not exactly ‘rocket science’ – Here’s a risk-free investment strategy that’s a ‘diet version’ of a financial plan. It surely doesn’t cover all the bases, but it’s sure to spice up your next dinner party conversation.
Rollercoasters are fun – at the amusement park. Not so much in your retirement account. And that’s where bad financial behavior gets costly.
