How do you save for your kids’ college expenses?
November 15, 2022
How do you save for your kids’ college expenses? By Jake Preston The average cost of college in the United States per student per year is $35,551 in 2022[1], a…
Introductory Guide to College Financial Aid
November 01, 2022
Introductory Guide to College Financial Aid By Colin Craig If you or your child are considering attending college in the next year or two, this post is for you. Because…
Demystifying the FAFSA
October 25, 2022
Demystifying the FAFSA: A Simplified Guide to Filing Your Application By Colin Craig If you are a busy high school senior or a parent of a soon-to-be graduate, the college…
4 Financial Retirement Questions to Ask Yourself
October 12, 2022
4 Financial Retirement Questions to Ask Yourself Retirement is a goal shared by people of all walks of life and profession. The idea of being financially secure and spending time…
Watch Out for These Common Senior Scams
September 28, 2022
Watch Out for These Common Senior Scams In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission logged 467,340 fraud reports from people aged 60 and older for a total loss of $1,040,451,194[1]. These…
The Estate Plan Documents Everyone Needs
August 30, 2022
The Estate Plan Documents Everyone Needs By Jake Preston Estate planning is often pushed to the sidelines when it comes to crafting a comprehensive financial plan, probably due to…
Is now a good time to do a Roth Conversion?
August 03, 2022
Is now a good time to do a Roth Conversion? by Jake Preston Periods of losses in the market are an inevitable result of investing. While certainly not enjoyable, downturns…
What are I Bonds?
July 20, 2022
What are I Bonds? Recent high inflation has thrust Series I savings bonds, or I bonds, into the spotlight. If you haven’t heard of I bonds before, or only just…
Finding Hope Despite High Inflation
June 22, 2022
Finding Hope Despite High Inflation Wednesday, June 15th, the Fed raised rates by another 0.75%. This is the largest rate hike since 1994 and indicates how seriously the Fed is…
Fear and Volatility
June 15, 2022
Fear and Volatility The turmoil in the markets and the economy continues. On Monday, June 13th, the markets dropped with the S&P 500 closing down 3.9%. Recent numbers show that…
Preparing for Your First Financial Planning Meeting
May 18, 2022
Preparing for Your First Financial Planning Meeting We’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of individuals and families over the last 25 years; helping them reach their financial goals…
How to Choose a Financial Advisor
May 04, 2022
How to Choose a Financial Advisor If you’ve decided to work with a Christian financial advisor, congratulations, that is a decision that can have many positive benefits. Your next question…
8 Reasons to Work with a Financial Advisor
April 27, 2022
8 Reasons to Work with a Financial Advisor Most of us worry about our money, including financial advisors! Yet, despite these worries and the complexity of managing finances, many people…
The Biggest Mistakes Investors Make (Part 1)
March 05, 2019
A Common Mistake Investors Make It happens every market correction. Well-intending investors who say they can tolerate 10-plus percent declines in market value do just the opposite of what they…
031 – A Gospel Based Approach to Money
May 23, 2018
Today Chad Hamilton joins Cassie Laymon on the podcast. Chad Hamilton is Founder and President of Advisor Solutions 360. He has more than 20 years of experience in the wealth management…