Coach Krzyzewski spent 42 years as head coach at Duke University men’s basketball team. Upon retiring earlier this year, he had some decisions to make. Where does he go, what does he do? After spending four decades at a single employer and collecting 13 final four...
What are you retiring to one day? As you vacation this month or next and are away from work and a full calendar, think about this question. Talk to your spouse or significant other about what’s possible, what’s on their mind? What exactly are you both working...
Mentioned in our prior blog post, why not test drive a mini retirement before the real one arrives? I believe the key to a successful long-term retirement is taking a break or reducing hours before it’s necessary. This may be easier for some professionals based on...
Traditional retirement definitions have been eroding for years. People are working longer today, both by choice and necessity. Some trends are changing while others remain the same. How might this impact how you define retirement? What’s changing Most pension plans...
Here’s one step to take now to get a financial head start on the new year! Create a balance sheet that tallies everything you own and all that you owe. Paper and pencil work well, however I’ve found digital copies more valuable. The value of a balance sheet is to...
Can short-term planning be as effective as a long term, goal focused plan? I believe so and, in some cases, it may be more beneficial initially then planning for the long run. Financial plans are created to go the distance, often forecasting your probability of...
There are 3 common financial mistakes families and professionals make when managing their cash. In no particular order they are: Holding too much or too little Chasing a return or yield Lumping all your cash in one account Last April, you may have wished for more...
Well, I’m completely cooked, my bracket is toast after the first round of the NCAA tournament! Filling out your bracket with your favorite picks is a fun gamble that may or may not pan out. Quite the opposite of financial planning which allows for more inputs in...
Take a look at your 12/31 investment statements. Specifically, review the dividends credited to your accounts on your statement. They are not insignificant if your portfolio is constructed of many different companies. Dividends from the equities you own are...
This is Buzz Lightyear’s famous quote as he soars across the room cheered on by his fellow friends/toys. It also describes how I view our firm as we continue to attract clients beyond Northern Virginia. While working on the business, we discovered that over 30...
As the year comes to a close, we naturally begin to consider a New Year’s resolution. Often this may be a personal fitness or financial goal, it may also be a positive change to improve your wellbeing. This is all done with good intentions, though often by late...
Imagine updating your financial plan in January, April, or December of 2020. How might the plan outputs at various dates have impacted your behavior and financial choices? What other life decisions may positively influence your approach to planning? January 2020: ...