Tag Archive: mother

Mar 22

Are Safe Withdrawal Rates Still Relevant?

Check out the presentation by Michael Kitces on whether or not safe withdrawal rates are still relevant in today’s low rate/return environment (you will need to click on the Live Webinar Link to Access):  

Mar 14

Financial Adventurism Warren Buffett Style

“A little personal history may partially explain our extreme aversion to financial adventurism” -Warren Buffett 2010 Annual Report  Image Credit to Carl Richards and the Bucks Blog Post: Investing Is Not Entertainment While doing some research for a blog post I came across a great story from Warren Buffett that he shared in the 2010 …

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Dec 13

‘Tis the Season for Giving

During the holiday season, you may want to give to a charitable organization that’s important to you.  Giving to a charity can consist of volunteering your time, writing a check, or donating through other means, such as a charitable trust.  Whatever your method of giving, make the most of your gift. Choosing a Charity All …

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Nov 16

Over 1,000 in less than 4 Months!

Thank you to my readers!  In my amateur start to blogging financialplanning.areavoices.com has exceeded 1,000 views in less than four months!    Here are the top 10 entries: Wants vs. Needs & My Brainwashed Wife: By far the most viewed entry….crushing the rest in readership When Should You Collect Social Security? 2012 Estate Planning Guide How Much …

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Oct 05

Wants vs. Needs & My Brainwashed Wife

Two nights ago my wife Ann and I were talking about cars and spending habits (seriously, this is what a financial planner and his wife talk about after a great date of beer and burgers) and I asked her a question: Annie, if money was no object, what kind of car would you buy?  Her answer …

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