There’s a great expression that goes something like this: 84% of statistics are made up on the spot. See what happened there? We’ll often see statistics being used for persuasive purposes, but what if there’s more to most stats than meets the eye. What if the story being sold isn’t the real story at all? What’s more, how often are …
A friend’s grandmother, Mary, recently passed away at the age of 99. A kind, service-oriented woman who packed two lifetimes into her one, she exemplified what it means to have lived a good life. It’s clear that she served others, and living to 99 required that she also be served. If there’s any doubt that love is action, you should …
The New Secure Act & Proactive Retirement Planning The House of Representatives passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act on May 23. The next step is to pass through the Senate and be signed by the President. With strong bipartisan support and the Senate already considering changes for retirement plans, industry expert Bob Keebler (CPA, MST of …
This may feel like an old, well-worn topic, but please bear with me; I hope to present a new twist. Diversification is a time-tested way for investors to manage the inherent risks of investing by owning lots of different kinds of assets. Diversification takes many forms, but often looks like this example: owning 60% of a portfolio in stocks and …
Live on less than you earn, pay less interest on debts than you receive on your assets, mind your taxes, and you’ll be fine. It sounds so simple, and it is. Similarly, eat fewer calories than you burn, exercise regularly, avoid running red lights in your car, and you’ll be fine. It sounds so simple, and yet it’s not. Why? …
Mike and Michele Originally from Utah and California Mike: 24 year Career in USAF, High School and Community College Educator Michele: Attorney and HR Director Mike and Michele recently traveled through Europe for 3 months with their two 10 year old grand children. Their trip took them to the Eiffel Tower, Brandenburg Gate, Charles Bridge, Salzburg, and the Roman Colosseum. …
Sharley Hartley Financial Paraplanner Sharley grew up in Utah enjoying all of the many things it has to offer. She studied Psychology and Criminal Justice before realizing the financial world is where she wants to be. After obtaining her Series 7 and 63 and working as a broker she decided to get into financial planning. When out of the office …
Aisha Bair Director of Client Services Aisha came from a small mountainous town called Bend, Oregon. She went to SUU for Business Management and is working on her degree. She and her husband, Andrew, have a daughter named Maya. They love to bake and cook as a family. Aisha enjoys teaching Maya how to sing and play piano as well …
ELEVATED INSIDER Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, birds are chirping….and someone just yelled, “Play ball!” It’s baseball season – my favorite time of year. And I’m lucky enough to have a son who loves the game as much as I do. I’m coaching his Pee Wee baseball team again this year and we’re having …
I did a radio show interview a few years ago and the host of the show asked me, “What’s one piece of advice you’d offer retirees who are concerned about planning their retirement?” It’s a fair question but admittedly difficult to answer in an era of sound bites. In an interview like that, I’m thinking about what the perfect answer …
