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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


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


Q2 Market Update & One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Q2 Market & Policy Update
Markets showed resilience in Q2, with strong equity performance and stable bond returns. New tax proposals from President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” could create fresh planning opportunities. Read our full update to see what it means for your finances.
Chris Oberholzer
Jul 143 min read


Still Time to Maximize 2024 Savings!
Save for 2024 while you still can!

Matt Oberholzer
Feb 171 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 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
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 - Charitable Giving, RMD’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 1, 20222 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
Five Opportunities in a Down Market
It’s hard to be optimistic about your financial future when all you read and see on the news is “Recession, Bear Market, Inflation” but...

Matt Oberholzer
Oct 2, 20222 min read
Bear Market Week! If You’ve Cashed Out Your Stocks, Start Easing Back In
If you’ve panicked and have already gone to a cash position, start dollar-cost averaging your way back into the market over the next 12...

Matt Oberholzer
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Finance 101
Retirement, as a goal, is more easily achieved the earlier you start to plan for it.

Matt Oberholzer
Nov 3, 20213 min read
COMMON HABITS OF HAPPY RETIREES
It takes a lot of time and hard work to retire well, so make it worth it. Here are seven happy habits that can improve your retirement.

Matt Oberholzer
Sep 2, 20213 min read
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