Highlights from PIMCO Lunch-and-Learn
June 5, 2014  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

We held an educational lunch seminar on June 4th, hosted by PIMCO, and the responses from those who attended have been very positive. We plan on providing more of these in the future for small groups. Here are some highlights……Read More

Top 10 Tax Breaks You’ll Miss in 2014
May 23, 2014  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

You probably didn’t notice, but when the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2013, a number of popular tax benefits, commonly included in the list of provisions referred to as “tax extenders” expired. While it’s possible that Congress could retroactively…Read More

What is duration, and why should I pay attention to it?
May 20, 2014  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

The Federal Reserve’s actions over the next year could be important to bond markets, particularly if and when the Fed decides to increase its target interest rate. Since bond prices typically move in the opposite direction from yields, rising bond…Read More

New Electronic Hand Slapper
May 6, 2014  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

The Wealth Management System that tracks and summarizes your financial world now has the ability to send you email alerts. You can setup an alert if your cash gets too low, if you exceed your budget, you incur a large…Read More

Start Planning Now to Better Manage Your 2014 Taxes
April 29, 2014  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

Now that tax season is over and the damage is done, what can you do for 2014 to better manage your taxes? Here are some ideas that may apply to you, in no specific order. We recommend that you consult…Read More

“Creating a Will” Seminar Highlights
April 24, 2014  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

Our “Creating a Will” seminar was well-received by those who attended. The presenter, Marty Roos of Strasburger & Price LLP, did an excellent job of providing practical education to help the audience understand important considerations when planning for your estate….Read More

Improved Mobile Access to Your Wealth Management System
March 6, 2014  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

  The latest mobile version of the Wealth Management System is now live. We encourage you to explore this excellent use of technology.   Quick links to important information such as: Net Worth Investments Spending Budget Transactions Vault Some of…Read More

Critical Questions for Baby Boomers
January 8, 2014  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

If you have not addressed all of the following topics, please understand that many people have not. We hear far too many regrettable stories that could have been prevented with some basic planning. The purpose of this post is to…Read More

Buffett on Investing in Gold
July 1, 2013  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

Warren Buffett is famous for his annual shareholder letter from Berkshire Hathaway. He often explains complex financial concepts in simple, sometimes humorous terms. In over 30 years of such letters to investors, Buffett has rarely even mentioned gold. He changed…Read More

Is Your Life Insurance Any Good? Probably Not!
May 20, 2013  | By Kevin Smith, CFA

Most life insurance policies don’t do what they were intended to do, and most policy holders are unaware of this problem. Amazingly, almost 65 percent of in-force life insurance policies are inappropriate for the policy holder, priced incorrectly, or are…Read More