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Fall Financial Planning: Your Season of Intentional Preparation
As autumn arrives with its brilliant transformation, fall offers us a natural invitation to reflect, prepare, and align our financial...

Steve Martin
Sep 293 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 35 -Help You Design and Oversee a Debt Management Strategy
Image via Freepik High-interest debt on non-income producing purchases can quickly erode financial security. We assess the root causes...

Steve Martin
Sep 91 min read
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What If Money Wasn’t the Problem?
Image via Freepik You can’t budget your way to peace if your beliefs about money still echo fear. Shifting your money mindset isn’t about...

Steve Martin
Jul 233 min read
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Is It Smarter to Buy or Rent a Second Home?
With summer in full swing, your thoughts may drift toward escaping your daily routine. Whether your idea of a perfect vacation is sitting...

Steve Martin
Jul 2111 min read
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How Cognitive Biases Impact Your Financial Future: Ten Common Mental Traps to Avoid
Introduction Your financial future isn't just determined by how much you earn or how markets perform—it's profoundly shaped by the...

Steve Martin
Jun 248 min read
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The Quiet Heist: How to Keep Your Money Safe in the Age of Elder Scams
Image via Freepik There’s something quietly cruel about financial abuse targeting older adults. It doesn’t make the news like a robbery...

Steve Martin
Jun 105 min read
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The Wealth Between Your Ears: Rewriting the Story You Tell Yourself About Money
Image via Freepik We all carry around stories about money—some whispered into our ears when we were kids, others built from years of...

Steve Martin
May 54 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 31 -Serve as a Wise Sounding-Board for Ideas You Are Considering
We've all faced important financial decisions that left us wishing for trusted guidance. Whether contemplating a home purchase,...

Steve Martin
Apr 211 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 30 - Help You Find Financial Peace of Mind
We help you find financial peace of mind. As a trusted financial advisor, I've witnessed how proper planning transforms anxiety into...

Steve Martin
Feb 171 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 29 - Become a Steward for the Financial Success of You and Your Family
Image designed by freepik.com Building a lasting partnership with your financial advisor goes beyond traditional business relationships....

Steve Martin
Jan 271 min read
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The Last Check You'll Ever Write
Photo by jeinny on Freeimages.com Paper checks are a love letter to inefficiency. But we keep writing them. Thirty times a year, we pull...

Steve Martin
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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RMDs - The Retirement Riddle Solved (Sort Of)
You've spent decades dutifully socking money away in your retirement accounts. The government says it's time to start taking that money...

Steve Martin
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 28 - We Will Be Your Financial Reality Check
We promise to tell you the truth, always—even when it's uncomfortable to hear. While basic honesty should be expected from any financial...

Steve Martin
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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Callable vs. Non-Callable CDs: Making the Right Choice for Your Financial Future
In the world of financial planning, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are a popular tool for investors seeking a safe, guaranteed return on...

Steve Martin
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Understanding Inflation and Inflation Rate: Two Sides of the Economic Coin
In economic discussions, "inflation" and "inflation rate" are often used interchangeably but represent distinct concepts. Understanding...

Steve Martin
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 27 - Help You Identify Savings Shortfalls and Excesses
It can be challenging to strike the right balance when it comes to saving money. Just as it's difficult to know when we're not saving...

Steve Martin
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Raising Money-Smart Children and Grandchildren
Raising money-smart children is more important than ever in today's complex financial world. As parents and grandparents, we are...

Steve Martin
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 26 - Help You Determine the Risk Level of Your Existing Portfolio
When considering risk levels, it's natural to consider risk tolerance—the appropriate portfolio risk a person would be most comfortable...

Steve Martin
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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Understanding and Avoiding Scams: A Senior's Guide to Financial Security
In a world filled with financial predators, seniors are often targeted, underscoring the importance of arming oneself with knowledge and...

Steve Martin
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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Budgeting Basics: The Key to Financial Control
Do you often find yourself wondering where your money goes each month? Do you struggle to save for goals or pay down debt? If so, you're...

Steve Martin
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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