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Andy Reynolds
Brian Burton
Cameron Hamilton
Frank Yozwiak
John Boardman
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Why Are Kids So Expensive These Days?
We’re often invited to speak to student groups about financial planning and I like to end with a few pieces of advice that apply...
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College Savings
With America’s student loan debt growing larger every year, saving for college is on the minds of many of our clients. Whether...
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Putting a Value on Your Social Security Benefits
Key Takeaways: Most retirees don’t think of Social Security as an asset and therefore exclude it from their balance sheet. The...
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The Importance of Asset Allocation and Diversification
Not only has recent market volatility resulted in renewed anxiety for many investors, it has also been a stern reminder of the...
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Educating Heirs on Student Debt
One of my favorite television shows is Shark Tank, which shows aspiring entrepreneurs pitching their business plans to seasoned...
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How Much to Save for College
Will your child wow you with a 4.0 GPA in high school or do they believe C’s get degrees?   Are their sights set on...
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College Savings Vehicles
So often in life and in financial planning, perfect can be the enemy of good.  This is certainly the case when it comes to...
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The Complicated Calculations of College Costs
Parents of college-bound students are dealing with a chicken-or-egg dilemma.  When it comes to student aid calculations,...
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Getting Creative with College Funding
In our previous discussions about college planning, we’ve discussed where and how much to save while acknowledging that these...
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Determining a Retirement Savings Rate
As we meet with new families, we continually hear the same two questions: 1) are we making good decisions with the money we earn,...
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Finding the Best Order for Funding Retirement
With a task as important as funding your retirement, determining which accounts to fund and in what order should not be taken...
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Balancing Saving and Giving
Most of our clients aspire to be financially self-sufficient.  As those clients age, we notice some amount of transition...
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