
Enjoy the 4th!
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® One of my hobbies, if you can call it that, is American history – particularly the period between 1765 and 1800.
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® One of my hobbies, if you can call it that, is American history – particularly the period between 1765 and 1800.
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
If you’ve changed jobs or are getting ready to retire, don’t leave your old retirement account behind. Rolling over your employer-sponsored plan—like a 401(k) or 403(b)—into an IRA or new employer’s plan keeps your money growing tax-deferred and gives you more control over your investments.
The Big Picture:
For years, baby boomers drove the housing market, and much of the economy, as they moved into their first homes, began raising families, and moved-up to larger homes finally ending-up in the “McMansions” we’re all familiar with today. The boomers are now older—they’re no longer moving up. In fact, they’re just beginning to “decumulate” and downsize.