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What to Consider Before, During, and After a Divorce

Interested in learning more financial planning tips amidst divorce? Visit ballastplan.com/divorce.

Inflation

Latest Data on Inflation and Labor Markets Paving the Way for Fed Rate Cuts

Following the weak jobs report that left many on Wall Street questioning the prospects of a “soft landing,” we’ve...

Weekly Update

What Happened in the Markets Last Week?

If you have turned on the news or had a conversation around the water cooler over the past week, you have certainly heard that...

Research

Who Wants to Talk Politics?

Thanks for taking the bait. Positive stock market performance for 2024 has been celebrated by most investors, but the rationale...

Portfolio / Investment Management

The Market’s Breadth Still Stinks but Could Relief Be on the Way?

By: Brian T. Burton, CFP®, CIMA® You’ve probably heard about stock market breadth at this point, it has become quite the talking...

Ballast News

John V. Boardman Honored for Years of Service by The Teachers Retirement System of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 18, 2024) – The Teachers Retirement System of the State of Kentucky recently recognized John V. Boardman,...

Business Plans

Five Attributes of Life-Changing Summer Jobs

Take a Pop Quiz! Suppose you have $100 in a savings account and the interest rate is 2% per year. After five years, will you...

Ballast News

Run the Bluegrass 10k or Fun Run with Ballast!

Join us for a tailgate and sponsored entry into the Bluegrass 10k or fun run on Thursday, July 4th in downtown Lexington. Park...

Estate Planning

Directed Corporate Trustees - An Option for Trust Beneficiaries

As pensions have largely been eliminated within the private sector, generational wealth accumulation continues to be a phenomenon...

Retirement

Who Plans to Retire Early?

We often joke that our job was created because of increasing life expectancies and pensions seldom being offered. Obviously, finance...

Business Buying & Selling

Business Owners Forum Video

We recently invited local business owners to Ballast for a discussion on topics important to them. This is the video from our...

Education Planning

529 College Savings Plans and the New FAFSA

If you are planning to save for college expenses for your child or grandchild, a 529 college savings plan can be one of the best...

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What to Consider Before, During, and After a Divorce

Directed Corporate Trustees – An Option for Trust Beneficiaries

Business Owners Forum Video

Market Update | Q1 2024

Is Bad News in the Economy Actually Good News for Markets?

End of Year Planning with Cameron and Frank

Mid-Year Market Update with John, Andy, and Brian

2022 Market Recap and 2023 Outlook

October Market Update

June Market Update

SECURE Act Presentation

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What to Consider Before, During, and After a Divorce

Directed Corporate Trustees – An Option for Trust Beneficiaries

Business Owners Forum Video

Market Update | Q1 2024

Is Bad News in the Economy Actually Good News for Markets?

End of Year Planning with Cameron and Frank

Mid-Year Market Update with John, Andy, and Brian

2022 Market Recap and 2023 Outlook

October Market Update

June Market Update

SECURE Act Presentation

ATHENEUM

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