Author: Jonathan Harrison, CFP®
Why Every Couple Should Argue About Money
Chances are, you and your spouse have a major money issue you argue about occasionally. For some couples, maybe it’s more than occasionally. These “discussions” may seem fruitless now, because you nev
How aggressive should your investments be?
When designing your personal investment strategy, one of the most important questions you need to answer is, “How aggressive should my portfolio be?” The answer is usually given in terms of asset allo
Our response to the Equifax data breach
The news recently broke that Equifax, one of the big 3 credit bureaus, was hacked. It’s possible that 143 million people in the US (almost 60%) had their personal information stolen: birthdates, Socia
August’s Financial To-Dos
Each month, we offer suggestions for ways to chip away at your financial goals. The idea is that doing at least one thing each month, you can make significant progress.
This month, consider focusing
Will you ever be content?
In 2014, a Harvard Business School professor surveyed the wealthiest clients of a large investment bank. He wanted to find out if their riches had brought them a greater level of happiness and content
The three most common money mistakes
Even though they defy common sense, they’re surprisingly easy to make.
In his book Master Your Money, Ron Blue describes the top money mistakes that keep us from our full financial potential. At firs
Three reasons your money story matters
Would you tell your neighbor your annual income? Would you ask theirs?
Probably not. Talking about money makes most of us cringe: 70% of us consider it rude to talk about money. It’s considered a “ta
July’s Financial To-Dos
We’re now halfway through the year. Have you made the financial progress you were hoping for? Now is a good time to tackle one or two tasks to help you make incremental headway. You’ll be surprised ho
A summer of growth at Sound Stewardship
Earlier this year, our team achieved 13 years in business — and year 14 has proven to be an exciting one. Our firm is growing in a number of ways to serve you even better. Here’s the latest at Sound S
Tax Update: Kansas changes the rules again
Are you prepared to pay more Kansas taxes? It’s no surprise that Kansas has been having financial issues over the past several years, and legislation passed this month attempts to fix the budget short