As the year draws to a close, many people think about pouring your blessings and making a difference through charitable contributions. End-of-year charitable planning is a wonderful opportunity not only
Continue readingMy guest on today’s podcast is Danielle Howard. Danielle is the founder of Wealth By Design, a hybrid advisory firm based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, that oversees about $35 million in assets
Continue readingAn aging plan is a comprehensive strategy that outlines how an individual will address aspects of their life as they grow older. It is a pro-active approach to ensuring a person stays in control, makes
Continue readingIt isn’t your grandparents or even parents’ retirement. With expanded life expectancy, there is potentially 25 to 30 years in the fall season. It is rare that you will “live off the principal”
Continue readingMoney is easier to spend than ever. Unintended consequences of financial decisions have more impact than ever. Financial conversations are more complex than ever. Creating a Statement of Financial
Continue readingThere are more of them every day. I may try to tame the grey hair on top of my head, yet I know they are going to win. The ones on my chin are another matter – that is a battle I refuse to lose. The
Continue readingThere is no direct financial route to your future. It is a series of twists and turns, detours, backroads, highways and sometimes road closures. As a Certified Financial Planner practitioner, I have
Continue readingAs we head into 2023, smart tax strategies will keep more money in your pocket now and down the road. Here are three changes taking place and some ideas on how to optimize these new IRS rulings. Tax
Continue readingOur quest to expand lifespan has been successful to a point here in the United States. The fields of medicine combined with technology, government and private sector inroads have ushered in increased
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