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Failure of Silicon Valley Bank

Today we witnessed a dramatic bank failure! We'll learn more about it in the coming days as the dust settles. Before you begin conjuring up images of the 1930's run on banks... please know that it's NOT that. Here's what you should do in the aftermath.

Investing Planning
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What happens after BIG days?

I can’t see around corners and I can’t predict the future. But I like to look at data (for context and perspective) to make good forward-looking decisions. Because investing, just like driving a car, is a forward looking endeavor. We can’t do either one (successfully) by only looking in the rearview mirror. So what does a Big Day like today tell us?

Investing Planning
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Beware of the Knucklehead Advisors

Some financial advisors are real "knuckleheads." I'm sorry to say it... but it's true... and you need to beware. (For the record: I love my profession. My gripe is about the industry). Before you hire an Advisor, take their advice, or put your financial well being into someone's hands, ask them these questions...

Investing Planning
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A Game of Risk

A while ago, I had a conversation with a friend about our respective businesses and the changes we made due to Covid. When I told him that our investment managers moved away from investing in funds to investing in individual stocks, He said... “That sounds really risky! What’s going to happen when the market crashes?"

Investing Planning
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Is it Time?

The last two weeks brought a lot of new information for us to digest. Does this mean we can march confidently into the next growth cycle? It’s too soon to tell for certain. A lot can still change. I encourage you to think about three questions before making any big decisions.

Investing Cash Flow Planning
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Lights!!! Camera!!! Action!!!

Have you been on a Zoom Call when the speaker's video freezes, their voice fades, or it looks like they're dialing in from a dark cave? Of course, we've all seen this and most of us have done these things ourselves. Which is why I went on a hunt for the best-cost-effective way to UP my Zoom Game. This post has my TOP-FOUR virtual meetings tips.

Lifestyle COVID-19
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Business Owners: Navigating employment law options under Covid-19

Making payroll is one of the biggest worries business owners have. It's a big financial and moral responsibility that can keep a business owner awake at night. Especially at a time like this when business activity is slowing and disappearing altogether. If you're worried about maintaining your payroll, Sean Gentry of AdAstra Law talks about navigating EDD Benefits, SBA Loans, and Employee Furloughs to make it through a difficult economic time.

Planning COVID-19
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Pillar6 Update (COVID-19 Be Damned)

Schools Close, California governor issues a Shelter In Place order, Stocks enter the Bear Market, Businesses are closing doors. This was just the last 72 hours....So what do we do, where do we turn, what's going to happen?????? Hey everyone, this is Roman sharing our thoughts and feelings about the impact of Covid-19 on our lives, our businesses, and our personal finances. We're fully operational, observing, researching, adjusting and managing your financial affairs without skipping a beat. Wishing you well!

Investing Insurance Cash Flow College Retirement Planning Lifestyle COVID-19
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Market Outlook (March 2020)

Can this market sell-off go any further? In this video, our portfolio manager, James Anadon shares his insights into the recent market decline triggered by COVID-19, what this means for our investments and ways to navigate the market going forward. Set up a free portfolio review with James: https://calendly.com/janadon.

Investing COVID-19
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Coronavirus Selloff (Early Stages)

What's driving this market correction? And what can we do about it? This video is presented to give our clients an inside look of where the market is today due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), and how that impacts our decision making in managing portfolios. To schedule a complimentary portfolio review click here https://calendly.com/janadon.

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8 FAFSA Tips to get Free Money

Have a college bound kid in high school? Great, this is perfect for you so keep reading. You don't want to miss it! Okay let's start with the obvious. Preparing for college can take a lot of time, effort, fortitude, and wine (for the parents of course). Ha! You're probably thinking. Tell me something I didn't already know! Right?! Wrong!

College Planning