From a historically quick bear market to a speedy rebound, 2020 certainly took us on a wild ride. But there is a lot we can learn from this memorable year in the markets. In this episode, we are reflecting on…
What a year 2020 was. A roller coaster of fear and surprise. But one bright spot happened late in the year when one of our advisors, Chad Smith, CFP® was selected as one of Investopedia’s 100 Top Financial Advisors of…
The year 2020 proved to be one of the most tumultuous in modern history, marked by a number of developments that were historically unprecedented. But the year also demonstrated the resilience of people, institutions, and financial markets. The novel coronavirus…
Dimensional will reduce management fees across 33 equity mutual funds, representing a 15% reduction on an asset-weighted basis1 for the impacted funds. For a full list of the changes, please refer to the table below. The fee reduction will go…
As we come upon a new year it is a good time to reflect on your finances and set goals. In this episode, we discuss 12 steps you can take action on to improve your financial outlook. If you’re looking…
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and after an unforgettable year we wanted to recap our top 5 blog posts from 2020! Here’s our 5 most read posts from this past year: 1. Should I Make a Roth…
Motivated by the new book, How I Invest My Money, I (Mike Eklund) wanted to communicate how I manage my own money. In our recent podcast, we discuss my approach with investments, savings, spending, debt, insurance, and what the…
Most taxpayers no longer take the itemized deduction since the passing of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The TCJA effectively doubled the standard deduction raising a much higher bar to clear before medical costs, mortgage interest, state and…
Growth stocks have been on a tear over the past several years. However, traditionally value stocks have been the big performers over the long-term. But with the rapid rise in growth over the last 10 years, are value stocks still…
Have you wondered if a Roth IRA Conversion will save you more in taxes? 2020 has offered a unique opportunity for some taxpayers to capitalize by making a Roth conversion. This is because the CARES Act allowed for a required…
