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Flying Financially Blind: Schwab Survey Shows Most Respondents Lack a Financial Plan
The 2023 Schwab Wealth Survey showed that 65% of respondents lack a formal financial plan. Are you one of them? If so, what’s holding...
Tad Jakes, CFP®, EA, ECA
Nov 30, 20236 min read


Shifting the Investment Process from Speculation to "Evidence-Based"
Google “investment strategies” and prepare to be overwhelmed. You will be bombarded with a litany of choices provided to you by blogs,...
Tad Jakes, CFP®, EA, ECA
Nov 9, 20236 min read


Why Timing the Stock Market Can Be a Dangerous Game
Have you ever tried to time the stock market? How did it work out? Did you rake in armfuls of cash or did you kick yourself for even...
Tad Jakes, CFP®, EA, ECA
Oct 17, 20236 min read


Tax-Wise Investing: The Underrated Power of After-Tax Returns
When we invest, we strive to maximize returns for our targeted level of risk. In that quest, a common oversight by investors is to focus...
Tad Jakes, CFP®, EA, ECA
Sep 22, 20236 min read


Investing Your Next Dollar: How to Build Wealth Strategically
Let’s face it, the investment world is vast and can be overwhelming even for the experienced investor. You know you should invest for...
Tad Jakes, CFP®, EA, ECA
Sep 11, 20235 min read


Have a 401(k)? IRS Delays New Secure Act 2.0 Rule for Catch-up Contributions
In a significant development in the retirement savings landscape, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a delay in the...
Tad Jakes, CFP®, EA, ECA
Sep 2, 20232 min read

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