Pratik Mehta and family are welcoming Mehta number 5. Their bundle of joy is scheduled to arrive December 2023. Katie Murray and family are welcoming “their final puzzle piece.” Their 4th bundle of joy is scheduled to arrive early January 2024.
The Cash and Happiness Relationship With the dramatic change in interest rates this year, a lot of people are rethinking how much cash is appropriate in a financial plan. And while the answer depends on goals, resources available for short or long-term needs, and personal preference, this reminds us of the big question people continue to ponder: “Does money buy …
If we had to choose the 2023 word of the year, I think we might need to make it two words: interest rates. How many conversations have each of us had this year that included a reference to interest rates in one form or another? How we got here is a fun discussion that often involves comments like, “Back when …
Life is fraught with danger; everybody knows this. When we take a closer look at one particular slice of life, retirement, we begin to see more clearly what those risks are. This recognition allows us to begin hedging against risks as best we can, through prudent planning. Before we get started, we must first agree on the desired outcome of …
I don’t know what a perfect life looks like or a perfect retirement plan either. What I can say is that it would be really fun to plan a life that was built upon a 70/100 ratio (I just made that up, it’s not a thing). That is, a person would enjoy their work enough to retire from it at …
We need to talk about the stock market for just a bit. And before some of you tune me out because investments aren’t your thing, at least read far enough that you learn a new term with which to impress your friends. Because not only do I want you to win financially, I also want you to have a strong …
I’m admittedly not much of an inventor. If there’s a need to create something from nothing, there are brighter minds out there than mine. On the other hand, when I can see an idea or an object that already exists, I can usually appreciate its greatness and often even improve upon it. So when I came across this one idea, …
It’s official – we’re moving! Thanks to wonderful clients like you, we have outgrown our current workplace and have found a building that will accommodate us. Elevated Retirement Group & Elevated Capital Advisors will be relocating to: 11925 South 700 East Draper, Utah, 84020 We hope to be fully moved in late summer/early fall so keep an eye out for …
Much has been written about the real or perceived links between money and happiness. In a nutshell, once basic needs are met, more money doesn’t strongly correlate to more happiness. But what about health? Does having more money equate to improved health and wellness? Again, there can be a link, but it’s not a universal one. What is fascinating about …
No matter what you seek to do in life, there’s likely a path available to you to make it happen. Whether it’s completing a 5K or restoring a classic car, there’s a process that can help you get from here to there. So, with summer upon us, what better time is there to lace up your shoes or begin disassembling …
