Financial Planning

What Is It About This Time Of Year?

Winter sucks. Let’s face it. Outside of that short stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas, there’s nothing enjoyable about 20-degree whipping winds (maybe even less, depending on where you are). Or an avoidant attachment style relationship with sunlight, or hazardous driving conditions. It slows down everything. Seasonal depression—unironically referred to as SAD in the medical field—is…

Leaving A Legacy, Not A Liability

No wonder this movie got a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Some films are completely made by their last scenes, and “Anora” is one of them.” They took the words right out of my mouth. If you want to see a prime example of wealthy parents’ worst nightmare, watch this movie.  I don’t want to…

Planning For Newly Weds

Before I went surfing in SoCal at FutureProof, I drove back to Columbus, Ohio, to see two of my closest friends from college get married.  Columbus is only a seven hour drive away, and the way flight prices and general airline issues look these days, a road trip was just what the doctor ordered. But,…

This Could Be the Push They Needed

Did you know that this child’s investment account can also be a double-edged sword? Throwing some money in an UTMA is a great birthday gift for a little one, but be aware that of it’s potential side affects.

Don’t Bet The House

Despite the fact that home values have seen a significant facelift, before you bet the house, consider these options before borrowing on that newfound wealth.