The Importance of Portfolio Monitoring
A fire pit and portfolio monitoring. I recently completed a backyard renovation project of building a fire pit and seating area where an old tree stump had been. I wanted to have rocking chairs around the fire pit, so I decided to use stone pavers for six designated...
How to find a good financial advisor?
In the world of financial services, there are a lot of options outs there. The challenging part is know exactly what services they provide and how to find a good financial advisor. So where do you begin? First thing to look at is what type of firm it is. There are...
What Caused The Black Monday Stock Market Crash?
When was Black Monday? Monday, October 19, 1987 — the biggest single-day stock market crash in U.S. history. Stocks fell around the world and the Dow lost nearly 23% on the day. In today’s terms that would be nearly a 5,200 point drop! Why did Black Monday...
The 5 Stages of Building Wealth
At The Retirement Planning Group, we’re usually not big fans of “rules of thumb,” especially regarding financial planning. Mainly because financial planning is so tied to each person’s unique set of circumstances. What works for some may not work for others. As...
The Importance of Being Financially Independent
Financial Independence? Are you someone that wishes to retire early? Retiring early has become a more important thing among many working individuals. To me, the word retirement just doesn’t feel right. Maybe it’s because for the longest time the word “retirement” has...
Ready for Retirement?
Choose a good financial advisor. Planning for your retirement can be overwhelming especially if you are weighed down with all of the little details. But it doesn’t have to be a difficult task. You do not need to have to worry when it comes to making sure that you are...
Protecting Yourself against Identity Theft
Have you or someone you know been a victim of Identity Theft? If so, then you most likely know and understand how difficult it is to not only protect yourself against these acts, but you also understand how damaging it can be to you financially. Identity theft can...