In the last post, we listed ideal behavioral traits for what it takes to become a successful investor. Each trading day we are inundated with information (not necessarily knowledge) on how markets are performing. The daily message is different although the theme...
So, what does it take to become a successful investor? Big income, advanced degrees, studying financial literature, or trading your way to larger account values? Turn on the tv, radio or check your news feed and it’s easy to be influenced into thinking that this is...
We’ve covered the need for cash as part of your plan and providing your accounts a job description. Cash reserves and short term purchases should be accounted for before investing in equities. So what are equities? Equities are companies run by really smart women and...
In our previous posts, we’ve discussed the value of giving your dollars a job description, thinking about timing and first use, and the difference between risk and volatility. Currently, we’re witnessing extreme volatility and price movements in equity investments. ...
As we discussed last time, purchasing power (and the ability for your money to keep pace with a rising cost of life) is truly at the heart of strategic planning for yourself and your family. I discussed the difficulties that target date funds present (by design) by...
As we covered earlier, we know life will be increasingly expensive, not only as we get closer to our retirement but as we continue through retirement as well. In order to retire successfully and stay successfully retired, you must consider your investment choices. ...
This can seem like a daunting task with so many investment choices available today. I’m not prepared or allowed to give advice to the general public in this forum. Most importantly, I don’t know who you, what you want to accomplish, your resources, time horizon or...
We’ve discussed the importance of creating a written plan and how that may allow you to quantify what “enough” means to you. In order to create your unique and personal written plan, it’s necessary to have clarity on the items for which you own and owe. Your balance...
We’ve discussed the value of having a job description assigned to each of your accounts. Once this process is completed, you may begin assembling your balance sheet. Your balance sheet should list all accounts as well as items which you own and owe. Assets you own...
As discussed earlier, at Flowerstone Financial we believe each account needs to serve a purpose or have its own job description. This sounds logical, but how many times have you made a financial decision only to rethink it afterwards? Oftentimes this may be...
Let’s start with a question, “How much is enough?” for a college education or three? for a retirement by design and not default? for giving to children or grandchildren including charities important to you now? for your short term priorities and goals that are quickly...
Welcome to Flowerstone Financial’s first blog post! We’re excited to share our “why” behind creating the firm and our purpose. The word “more” is used every day. More time, more money, only if I had more…. Do you ever wonder what ENOUGH means to you and your family?...