Market Update, April 29th, 2020

Market Update, April 29th, 2020

As we mark roughly two months since the coronavirus pandemic began to sweep the globe, we wanted to provide an update on our investment activity and thoughts going forward. Coming into the year, we recognized that although the U.S. and other economies were in pretty...
Planning for Change in the Market

Planning for Change in the Market

After what seemed like the longest winter ever, spring has finally arrived here in the Midwest. Temperatures are pleasant, the days are longer, grass is green again and baseball games are in full swing. It wasn’t long ago that it felt like winter would never end, but...
Always Tell Me the Odds

Always Tell Me the Odds

Traditions are very important to our family They’re a fun way to build excitement and memories together, especially with two kids in the house. One of our more recent traditions involves seeing all the new Star Wars movies when they come out, including the newest...
The Importance of Simple Enjoyments

The Importance of Simple Enjoyments

One of my favorite stories is about Jeanne Calment, the woman with the longest confirmed lifespan. She lived in France until the age of 122. In 1988 she was interviewed about meeting Vincent van Gogh in her uncle’s art shop 100 years earlier as a 13-year-old! The part...
Planning for vacation? Don’t forget Estate Planning

Planning for vacation? Don’t forget Estate Planning

Ahhh … vacation. Most of us work hard all year and look forward to getting away for a few days to unwind. To make the most of this down time, we take steps to alleviate our worries while we’re gone: We turn on our “out of office” assistant, put a hold on our mail,...
A Solid Home Needs a Solid Foundation

A Solid Home Needs a Solid Foundation

No matter where you are in your financial journey, it’s good to note that building wealth is a marathon not a sprint. It takes time, patience, discipline, and accountability. As with building a home, financial success starts with a good plan and a solid foundation....