social security benefits

If you are nearing retirement, odds are you have thought a lot about how to get the most out of Social Security. You may have even thought about you or your spouse taking Social Security Benefits earlier than your Full Retirement Age (FRA). Below are some thoughts on how that

Time-Saving Strategies for Busy Owners

Have you ever ended a month and wondered how much money did you save? Or even worse, wondered how much you even spent? In today’s fast-moving world, managing your finances can seem like a Herculean task, particularly for those who currently make a good income, and is even worse if

The other day I watched a great video with Dave Butler, Co-CEO of Dimensional Funds and David Booth, Founder of Dimensional funds. In the video they talk about the client/advisor relationship and how that relationship should look. After watching, I had 6 take aways that I want to share. Below

Each quarter we look at the funds in our investment lineup as well available funds not in our lineup, that meet our investment criteria. As we began to do that this year, we came across this slide deck showing the performance of Dimensional Funds up until December 31, 2023. Take

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and giving. However, with all of the holiday excitement comes the need for careful financial planning. Did you know that the average American spends almost $1,500 on gifts for the holiday season and many spend well over that?1 Add in travel expenses,

Retirement is an exciting life milestone that requires careful planning and budgeting. For military families, it requires even more knowledge because you need to ensure that you meet all the military’s qualifications and that you are taking full advantage of any veterans benefits coming your way. To celebrate National Veteran

As the holiday season draws near, most people are thinking about their finances over the next few months and budgeting for how they can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Which is perfect timing because October is National Financial Planning Month! Let’s use this month to celebrate the

The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling down, and football is finally back—there’s always a lot happening in fall. But wait, there’s more! September is also National College Savings Month, a time to celebrate the power of investing in education and securing a brighter future for our children and

PAYING YOUR KIDS AS A BUSINESS OWNER Paying your children may be one of the most underutilized tax strategies of small businesses owners. Yes, you can hire your children to work for you, and you’re able to pay them a legitimate wage. There are multiple planning opportunities that become available

In an engaging piece by David Booth, the founder and chair of Dimensional Fund Advisors, a critical question is raised – can artificial intelligence (AI) help pick stocks? With the advent of technology capable of processing vast amounts of data, many might be inclined to say yes. However, Booth offers