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Retirement Planning: Social Security COLA and Portfolio Considerations
Retirement is supposed to be all beaches and brunches… not budgeting headaches!
But with prices still climbing and Social Security adjustments lagging behind, even the best-laid plans need a checkup.
Our latest blog breaks down how to keep your retirement savings working as hard as you did — even when inflation won’t quit.

Matt Oberholzer
Oct 284 min read


Q3 Market Update, Market Updates, Government Shutdown & Year-End Information
Strong markets. Slowing growth. Falling rates.
The economy’s story this quarter isn’t as simple as it looks.
Check out our latest Economic and Market Update for insights you won’t want to miss.
Chris Oberholzer
Oct 174 min read


What Government Shutdowns Mean for Your Investments
Another possible government shutdown is making headlines — but what does it really mean for your investments?
History shows markets usually brush off shutdowns, even the longest ones.
Our latest blog discuses why political drama in D.C. often has less impact on your portfolio than you might think.
#Investing #Markets #GovernmentShutdown #FinancialPlanning

Matt Oberholzer
Sep 302 min read


How investors can keep up with inflation
Whether inflation causes a sharp jump in prices or erodes purchasing power gradually, it's important for investors to build long-term portfolios with these factors in mind.

Matt Oberholzer
Aug 253 min read


The Santa Claus Effect: A Holiday Rally for the Stock Market
As the year winds down and the holiday season takes over, many investors look forward to a curious phenomenon in the stock market: the...

Matt Oberholzer
Dec 6, 20245 min read


Q3 Market Update and End of Year
With inflation subsiding and the economy cooling, the Fed cut interest rates by 0.5% last month. This action confirmed the feds...

Matt Oberholzer
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Elections & Markets
A common question we receive is, "What will happen to the markets as we get closer to and after the election?" The answer might surpris you.

Matt Oberholzer
Oct 15, 20242 min read


WORLD FINANCIAL PLANNING DAY
Every year on the first Wednesday in October, World Financial Planning Day is held to raise awareness about the importance of financial...

Matt Oberholzer
Oct 2, 20241 min read


National 401(k) Day
The Friday following Labor Day has been designated as National 401(k) day. It is dedicated to reminding all working people about the...

Matt Oberholzer
Sep 6, 20242 min read


National Financial Awareness Day
Financial awareness is the key to financial security. Having a basic knowledge of finances and money management skills are essential.

Matt Oberholzer
Aug 14, 20242 min read


National College Savings Plan Day
May 29th or 5/29 is known as National College Savings Plan Day because the most commonly used savings tool to prepare for the high...

Matt Oberholzer
May 29, 20242 min read


National Be a Millionaire Day
May 20th is National Be a Millionaire Day. On this day pretend to be a millionaire or start working on your plans to become a millionaire...

Matt Oberholzer
May 20, 20242 min read


It's Got to Be a CFP
In 1972 the College for Financial Planning enrolled its first 35 students studying to become Certified Financial Planners (CFP). These...

Chris Oberholzer
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Federal Reserve Raises Rates & Discusses Banking Concerns
It's Fed day — and it's a big one. The central bank decided to raise interest rates by a quarter-point, continuing its fastest hiking...

Matt Oberholzer
Mar 21, 20232 min read
2008 Financial Crisis Versus Today
Part of having a financial plan and preparing for financial goals is having the ability to withstand market volatility. There will always...

Matt Oberholzer
Mar 16, 20234 min read
Fourth Quarter Update
Market Update – 2022 Financial Highlight On January 4th, 2022, the DJIA hit an all-time high before a series of economic challenges hit...

Matt Oberholzer
Jan 13, 20233 min read
New Year, New Plan - Changes to Retirement Savings Vehicles
In November we released a series of blogs with our “End-Of-Year Checklist”. The purpose of those were to make you aware that you only...

Matt Oberholzer
Dec 16, 20221 min read
Year End Information - Conversions, Contributions, Loss Harvesting, FSA’s
As 2022 winds down and everyone looks ahead to the New Year, it's worthwhile to look at your end-of-year checklist and ensure you are not...

Matt Oberholzer
Nov 2, 20223 min read
Year End Information - Medicare, Open Enrollment & Social Security
As 2022 winds down and everyone looks ahead to the New Year, it's worthwhile to look at your end-of-year checklist and ensure you are not...

Matt Oberholzer
Oct 31, 20222 min read
The Villain Against this Years Holidays – Inflation
The hottest word in the financial news for the year has been inflation. Your wallet may be feeling a bit tighter than in years past and...

Matt Oberholzer
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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