
Battle of The Ages: Wealth Effect vs. Experience Spending
Negative wealth effect causes people to reduce spending, not only on luxuries but also meaningful, joyful experiences. But should it?
Portfolios Care About Asset Allocation, Not Your Emotions.
While the cause of volatility changes, a constant remains - portfolios don't care about your feelings.
Use November to Finalize Year-End Success and Plan for 2025
Wait until December, you risk falling into the apathy and distractions common from Thanksgiving to the New Year. Do you want that for your finances?
‘Focus on your why’: PlanDynamic Helps with Your Financial Independence
Evan Walsh of Community Advocate shares our story and how PlanDynamic specializes in helping “sandwichers”, the roughly 15 million people in the U.S. managing young children and aging parents.
Frugal February… A Different Take, One That’s Sustainable.
Many use Frugal February as a month to not spend. While noble, how sustainable is this for improved outcomes Instead, let’s discuss actions that provide yearlong benefits plus a better time to start.
If You Fail To Plan, You Are Planning To Fail.
Starting the New Year with the same old resolutions? Let’s recognize questionable resolutions, including three destined for failure, plus what should be considered for successful planning outcomes.
Update: Changes to 2024 Catch Up 401(k) Contributions
IRS steps in and delays an important aspect of Secure Act 2.0 passed by Congress last December.
“Hey, I showed this last year, do something!”, Sincerely Your Tax Returns.
Now that you’ve had some time apart, it’s time to have an honest with your taxes.
Secure Act 2: Electric Boogaloo?
Sequels aren’t always a good thing, yet Congress has brought Secure Act 2 - reviewing the good, bad, and breakin’ star.
New Year, New You… Not True?
Resolutions to improve your financial situation similar to one’s made last year? Here’s how and why to consider actions and timeframes, instead of focusing on desired outcomes.
April Brings Spring, Baseball and Taxe… Squirrel!
If your wealth is tax-deferred retirement accounts, your taxes in retirement will be more than you realize.
Resolutions Gone Bad: Rein In Your New Year.
How to make financial resolutions that lead to successful planning outcomes.