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20 09, 2023

The Art of Asset Allocation: Balancing Risk and Return in Your Portfolio

By Mark Harmon|2023-09-20T15:49:46+00:00September 20th, 2023|

In the world of finance, there's a delicate dance that investors must master — the art of smart asset allocation. It involves the careful selection and distribution of various investments within a portfolio to strike the perfect balance between risk and return. “Asset allocation” simply refers to how you divide your funds among different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, and cash. The goal is to maximize [...]

24 08, 2023

Retirement Planning for Freelancers and Independent Contractors

By Mark Harmon|2023-08-24T15:53:37+00:00August 24th, 2023|

In the ever-evolving landscape of the current labor market, solopreneurs, freelancers, and independent contractors are carving out their paths to success. You enjoy certain freedoms that traditional employees do not. You can be your own boss, set your hours, choose your projects, and take time off whenever possible. However, life in the gig economy can sometimes come with a hefty price tag. You likely don’t have an employer matching your [...]

23 06, 2023

Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Retirement Planning

By Mark Harmon|2023-06-23T15:01:32+00:00June 23rd, 2023|

Retirement planning is a process that involves making financial arrangements now that help ensure you have a comfortable and secure life whenever you're ready (and able) to stop working. While it may seem cumbersome or unnecessary initially, the benefits of early retirement planning are innumerable. Regardless of your age or current financial situation, it's never too late to start. Taking action now can significantly improve your financial security and ensure [...]

6 06, 2023

3 Ways to Demystify IRAs for Small Business Owners

By Mark Harmon|2023-06-06T16:19:38+00:00June 6th, 2023|

As a small business owner, your success depends on offering a strong value proposition for your customers and employees. Employer-sponsored retirement plans contribute to a positive company culture, which helps you attract and retain top talent. And the numbers back this up — 68% of workers say pension or retirement plans are a critical factor in staying with a job. 87% of Millennials want to learn more about financial planning, [...]

27 04, 2023

Financial Planning Tips for Small Business Owners

By Mark Harmon|2023-04-27T18:29:46+00:00April 27th, 2023|

As every entrepreneur knows, building a successful business takes hard work, dedication, and passion. It also takes a healthy infusion of capital, financial smarts, and savvy risk management. Small business owners are especially vulnerable to inflation, market volatility, natural disasters, and other cost-incurring events — but partnering with a skilled and experienced financial advisor can help ensure your success. Let’s take a deep dive into some crucial insights and advice [...]

21 03, 2023

Chaos Theory and Retirement Planning, Part II

By Mark Harmon|2023-03-22T17:01:53+00:00March 21st, 2023|

Chaos theory is simply the science of surprises and how the smallest alteration in a system can have massive consequences. “Chaos” doesn’t necessarily sound like a good thing when discussing your assets and financial outlook, but some of the tenets of this theory actually help you weather unpredictability during retirement immensely better than just flying on autopilot. In this volatile and ever-shifting economy, those on the edge of retirement should [...]

28 02, 2023

Mastering the Art of Debt-Free Living

By Mark Harmon|2023-02-28T17:53:06+00:00February 28th, 2023|

Being free of debt is a goal that many people strive to achieve. It is a way of life that allows you to enjoy less stress and more freedom to pursue your dreams. In order to truly master the art of debt-free living, it’s vital to understand the principles of debt-free living and practice them consistently. A recent study shows that the cost of living is rising faster than income, [...]

20 01, 2023

Financial Planning Considerations for Students and Parents

By Mark Harmon|2023-01-20T16:26:12+00:00January 20th, 2023|

Having a baby or adopting a child to grow your family is one of the most fulfilling decisions you can make. And it’s never too early to start teaching your kids about financial literacy — or planning for higher education costs. Household discussions on saving, investing, responsible spending, and how to develop money management skills can help ensure the next generation starts out strong. But like with estate planning, many [...]

2 01, 2023

Smart Financial Planning Resolutions to Make in 2023

By Mark Harmon|2023-01-02T15:46:07+00:00January 2nd, 2023|

It’s that time of year again when millions of people make New Year’s resolutions they have every intention of keeping. Unfortunately, only about 9% actually do. The key to sticking with it is setting specific and challenging goals that you can pursue passionately. Focusing on smaller goals as stepping stones helps you reach your larger target. It’s the same when it comes to increasing your financial literacy, making responsible money [...]

14 12, 2022

Chaos Theory and Retirement Planning, Part 1: How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference

By Mark Harmon|2022-12-14T15:30:08+00:00December 14th, 2022|

Sometimes referred to as “the butterfly effect” in popular culture, chaos theory is actually the science of surprises — a highly interesting and popular area of study that deals with randomness and unpredictability, and how these concepts affect complex systems like extreme weather and the stock market. One key principle of this theory states that the smallest alteration in a process can create a massive shift in the outcome. So [...]

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