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July 10, 2022 By Van Richards, ChFC® Leave a Comment

10 Things to Know About Bear Markets

10 Things to Know About Bear Markets

Are you ready for what's coming? We don't go through actual bear markets that often, so the more you know about bear markets, the better you will be able to make informed investment decisions. After all, the overwhelming chaos in the world investment markets makes even the … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Know About Bear Markets

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Stock Market Tagged With: financial education, investing, retirement planning, stock market

July 1, 2022 By richardsfinanc Leave a Comment

A Buy-Sell Agreement Adventure

buy-sell agreement

A fictional finance story for business owners to learn about buy-sell agreements. Stan and Leigh are owners of Fabulous Adventure Comics, LLC, the largest comic book store in Texas. And that's really big! Stan and Leigh have been 50/50 business partners for a long time. Plus, … [Read more...] about A Buy-Sell Agreement Adventure

Filed Under: Business Planning Tagged With: business insurance, business life insurance, buy-sell agreement, life insurance

May 18, 2022 By Van Richards, ChFC® Leave a Comment

How to Fight Inflation in Retirement

Retired Couple Budgeting

A Users Guide to the Easiest Retirement Budget Worksheet If you are retired or nearing retirement, learning to fight inflation in retirement might be the best way to avoid running out of money. This article will help you identify where price increases affect you the most and … [Read more...] about How to Fight Inflation in Retirement

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Social Security, Stock Market Tagged With: financial education, Inflation, investing, retirement, retirement planning, stock market

March 28, 2022 By richardsfinanc Leave a Comment

Does Asset Allocation Still Work in 2022?

If you are like a lot of other people, you probably began your investment journey when your employer offered you a retirement plan. More than likely, your employer-provided some basic information about how to divide up your retirement plan contributions. That is asset … [Read more...] about Does Asset Allocation Still Work in 2022?

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Stock Market Tagged With: financial education, financial planning, investing, retirement, retirement planning, stock market

March 13, 2022 By richardsfinanc Leave a Comment

Do You Unknowingly Own Russian Stocks? WHAT NOW?

Are you one of those investors who unknowingly own Russian stocks? Let me help you find out. Many Russian stocks have gone from high prices to penny stocks in a matter of days. In contrast, some stocks stand to benefit from the Ukraine Russia War. But how do you know and what … [Read more...] about Do You Unknowingly Own Russian Stocks? WHAT NOW?

Filed Under: Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Stock Market Tagged With: financial education, financial planning, stock market, stock market news

October 28, 2020 By Van Richards, ChFC® Leave a Comment

Five Common Financial Planning Complaints

The doctor needed advice

The most common financial planning complaints are not about the financial planning process. The most common financial planning complaints are criticisms about the business and the advisors. When I interview a new client from another financial services company, I always ask, "what … [Read more...] about Five Common Financial Planning Complaints

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Retirement Planning Tagged With: financial education, financial planning

October 12, 2020 By Van Richards, ChFC​® Leave a Comment

What Is a Good Stock Tip?

A Good Stock Tip

Good stock tips are everywhere! Aren't they? There is no shortage of opinions on which stock will be the next winner. Cable news, news publications, and social media are full of opinions on the next best investment. With so many people giving their view on a good stock tip, how … [Read more...] about What Is a Good Stock Tip?

Filed Under: Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Stock Market Tagged With: financial education, stock market, stocks to buy, stocks to watch

September 27, 2020 By Van Richards, ChFC® Leave a Comment

How to Invest a Million Dollars in the Stock Market

Happy Investors

How to invest a million dollars in the stock market should be no different from investing a hundred thousand, ten thousand, or a thousand dollars. The key is using the KISS method, keep it simple and straightforward. Three simple questions Ask yourself these three simple … [Read more...] about How to Invest a Million Dollars in the Stock Market

Filed Under: Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Stock Market Tagged With: investment planning, retirement planning, stock market

September 9, 2020 By Van Richards, ChFC​® Leave a Comment

Dumbledore’s Investment Advice

Albus Dumbledore

Albus Dumbledore could have given sage investment advice. He was an incredibly wise man. Fictional, yes.  But his character could give wise investment advice that many should strive to incorporate in their approach to saving for the future. Here are four key pieces of … [Read more...] about Dumbledore’s Investment Advice

Filed Under: Social Security

July 28, 2020 By Van Richards, ChFC​® Leave a Comment

Direct Indexing – simplicity and control

One of the biggest fears that people have with money is running out of it. It doesn’t matter if you have a lot of money or a little. Running out of money is anxiety shared by many. Think for a minute, do you or someone you know still hide cash at home? Why do you think so many … [Read more...] about Direct Indexing – simplicity and control

Filed Under: Social Security Tagged With: investing, retirement planning

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