In May, legendary investor Warren Buffett announced he will retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the age of 95. Sixty years ago, Buffett took over Berkshire Hathaway, a struggling… Read More
Financial Planning
Quick Take: What to Do With a 529 Balance
Watching your child earn a college diploma is a proud moment for any parent. It also marks another great moment: No more tuition bills. But after all the saving and… Read More
The Age of the Finfluencer: Who Should You Listen to When Everyone’s Talking?
Scroll through your social media feed after a major move in the market, and you’ll see a flood of hot takes, bold predictions and “can’t-miss” tips. Welcome to the age… Read More
Disruptive Forces: Thriving in a World that Won’t Sit Still
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Trump Administration imposed sweeping tariffs against the country’s three biggest trading partners: 25% tariffs on imported goods from Canada and Mexico and 20% tariffs… Read More
7 Big Financial Mistakes to Avoid for Small Business Owners
Having a marketable idea or set of skills is essential to owning a successful and prosperous business. However, it’s just not enough to ensure good financial health. Like anything else… Read More
6 Crucial Tax Strategies That Busy Professionals in Houston Should Consider
One of the most common questions we get from individuals and business owners, as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners in Houston is this: “How do we lower our taxes?” From business… Read More
Retirement Planning in Houston: An Essential Guide
Did you know that the average retirement lasts around 25 years in America? Imagine the preparations you’d need to make to live without your primary income for 25 years. The… Read More
7 Ways to Derail Your Investment Portfolio
Your investments are properly managed by experts in a well-constructed and diversified portfolio and you are saving at the appropriate rate for your financial goals. You are all set, right? … Read More
Annuities: Are They a Good Move?
Is an annuity a good move? It’s very confusing to determine fact from fiction with the plethora of information written about annuities on the internet. Like most everything else in… Read More
Should You Do It Yourself? Investments and Financial Planning
Smart people shouldn’t need to hire a financial planner or professional investment manager, right? After all, smart people can read and research to inform themselves and therefore they can take… Read More