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Your Questions Answered: Why Your Perspective on Money Matters in Financial Planning
As a financial advisor, my role goes far beyond crunching numbers and recommending investments. It’s about understanding your values, your goals, and especially your perspective on money…
Your Questions Answered: Investing for Short-Term Needs
Recently a client assumed the role of caretake for her mother. The mother had recently gone into assisted living so the daughter sold the home to generate cash to help pay for some of those expenses. She asked us how she needed to invest the money. She needed quick...
Your Questions Answered: Should I Apply For Financial Aid?
If you're asking yourself whether it's worth applying for financial aid, the answer is YES—no matter your family's financial situation. Many believe financial aid is just for those with major need, but that's not the whole story. Applying for aid is a smart move for...
Advice For Life
What is Enough for Your Best ROL?
According to one popular rule of thumb, retirees should be able to withdraw 4% from their retirement accounts every year to live comfortably and not run out of money. Another number you might have seen floating around social media is $75,000, which, according to some...
Are Your Opportunity Costs Hurting Your ROL?
If you turn right at an intersection to take the scenic route, then you don't turn left and head straight home. If you have dinner at your favorite pizza restaurant tonight, then you don't have dinner at your favorite sushi restaurant. If you stay home with your...
Think About Habits When Setting New Year Resolutions
Here’s a resolution that could help you achieve more in 2025: No more resolutions…
SMI Transition Planning
Resource Planning – The Financial Analysis Part 2
Resource planning for your child after you are gone is a straightforward process.
Resource Planning – The Financial Analysis
Resource planning for your child after you are gone is a straightforward process.
Advocate – Expectations
This post is to help you think through what an Advocate(s) will be doing for your child. What should be the responsibilities and expectations?
Every month, Paul shares his thoughts, stories, and wisdom.

