Investors face a very different environment today. While the future is always uncertain, today’s environment may be even more uncertain. We are living in a time of increasing inflation, increasing interest rates, and tighter fiscal and monetary policy. We aren’t used to this. Making good decisions is always desirable. But when we face greater uncertainty,…
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How Fear Can Lead to Bad Investment Choices
If you’ve already made some wrong investment choices over the years, that’s okay. Mistakes are opportunities for us to learn and grow from. What’s not okay is making the same mistakes over and over. Jay Moreland, founder of Behavioral Finance Network, recently appeared on Getting There. He offers some simple words of wisdom: stop tinkering…
Gates Pass Advisor Erik Schei Passes CeFT Certification
Since 2019, Associate Advisor Erik Schei has bridged the gap between customers and expert financial planning through effective communication. Erik started his career in investment management in 2006 and soon saw a need for trusted advisors who have the knowledge to manage investments but can also serve as a guide to financial planning that caters…
WOMEN DESERVE TO BE HEARD
Gender Inequality in the Financial Industry
Ask any woman about her experience with unequal treatment by professionals and she’s sure to have more than one example. Women are all too familiar with being overlooked, ignored, and put on the back burner when their male counterparts are in the room. Consider these scenarios: A doctor dismisses valid symptoms, blaming them on hysteria…
FINANCIAL PLANNING AFTER A LOSS
3 Things to Look For In An Advisor
Facing the loss of a partner can be overwhelming. Almost immediately, you may be expected to make financial decisions that impact your future. But when it feels like the rug is pulled out from under you, financial planning might be the last thing on your mind. Some immediate questions that may surface include: Do I…
Is 2022 the Year of the Next Financial Crisis? Maybe Not
Just when it seemed like the world was coming out of a two-year-long pandemic, the war in Ukraine has gas prices soaring and tensions about the future on the rise. Headlines touting Inflation and Recession have people worried about what this year will mean for their finances, both in the short and long term. Will recent gains in…
Regarding HENRYs
Getting Your Assets in Order
Have you heard about HENRYs? An acronym for “High Earners, Not Rich Yet,” the term has risen in popularity in recent years and refers to those who have acquired a healthy income, namely six figures, but have no solid financial planning to grow their savings for the future. The HENRYs are at an important crossroads…
87. 5 Obstacles That Could be Preventing You From Achieving Your Goals with Lela Meinke
Financial planning is all about goal achievement. However, the ability to attain one’s desired goals can be limited by one’s mindset and habits. In this episode, Esther Szabo is joined once more by Lela Meinke, founder of Serenity Cards and Coaching. Lela reveals five common hurdles people face when planning and articulating goals and shares…
86. Market Volatility In 2022 with Erik Schei, CFA and CeFT®
Inflation, geopolitical issues and impending interest rate increases are impacting the markets. In this episode, Esther Szabo and Erik Schei will discuss why the market has become increasingly volatile. Their overview digs into the impact of the ongoing supply chain disruption on inflation, Federal Reserve strategy, what to expect in 2022, and how to maintain…
85. Articulate and Achieve Your Goals with Lela Meinke
All financial plans are built around goals. Goals can be exciting, and they can be intimidating. It can actually be challenging to articulate what one really wants, and then commit to move forward, despite setbacks that may arise. In this episode, Esther Szabo is joined by Lela Meinke, founder of Serenity Cards & Coaching. Lela…