(As seen in the Spring 2024 Newsletter) As nature blooms with the promise of Spring, it’s the perfect time to step outside, rejuvenate our routines, and embrace the beauty around us. Moreover, this season of renewal offers fresh perspectives not just in our personal lives but also in how we approach our financial futures together.Rejuvenate Your Routine With Spring Wellness …
It seems we have been in a strong growth stock market for some time now. This highly polarizing presidential election year has many clients fearing the good times are almost over. No matter who wins this fall, there will be a lot of unhappy voters. Unfortunately, we see this every election season. It causes our clients to be nervous and …
Our Strategic Planning Group Spring 2024 Newsletter is here! Enjoy articles from our CEO and President, Ryan Craner, as well as from advisors, John Park, Tom Craner, and Alex Craner. They each have some great insight with enhancing client services at Strategic Planning Group and investing in current conditions. Are you feeling that Spring fever? Communications Director, Heather Cunningham, promotes …
In today’s world there are many amazing things happening. Technology and innovation have brought humanity forward in ways that have yet to be counted. The broad benefit of cell phones, the internet, and other incredible tech has ushered in a new age of international commerce, jobs, social connection, and general progress. Yet, as we are well aware, with new solutions …
We are almost through 2022 and what an eventful year! A few months ago we officially entered the “technical” definition of a bear market and also officially entered the “technical” definition of a recession. As we have already advised you in past Ryan Reports, try not to be too triggered or fearful of the technical definitions of “recession” and “bear …
What kind of role can a financial professional play for an investor? The answer: an important one. While the value of such a relationship is hard to quantify, the intangible benefits may be long-lasting. There are certain investors who turn to a financial professional with one goal in mind: the “alpha” objective of beating the market. But even Wall Street’s …
How do you picture your Future? Some see retirement as a time to start a new career. Others see it as a time to travel. Still others plan to spend more time with family and friends. With that in mind, here are some things to consider.What do you absolutely need to accomplish? If you could only get four or five …
I can’t help it; at the ripe ‘ole age of 36, I dream about retirement most days. Don’t get me wrong, I love what I do. I’m fortunate to earn a living in a field I enjoy so much. Honestly, I feel the need to pinch myself on occasion. There is no way I should enjoy work this much, but …
Planning for retirement is most likely the last thing on your mind when starting a new job. While it is easy to push aside your financial plan, the choices you make early in your career could set you up for success. Here are 3 retirement mistakes to avoid at a new job. Retirement Mistake 1: Not having a financial plan …
Recently, on our Facebook page, we asked the question ‘Do you think saving for retirement is important?’. Based on our responses the answer was a resounding ‘yes.’ The harder question to answer is why then, according to the most recent data, are anywhere from 75-80% of people between ages 40 and 60 totally unprepared for retirement? I believe the answer, …
