


If Widowhood Happened Tomorrow, Would You Be Prepared?
By Craig Childress, CFP® While it’s impossible to emotionally prepare for the loss of a life partner, you can take steps to put a sound financial plan in place. It can make a difference knowing you won’t be overwhelmed with financial burdens during such a devastating...
Could a Defined Benefit Plan Reduce Taxes for Your Business?
By Craig Childress, CFP® One of the most frequent issues small companies deal with is funding the personal retirement plan of the business owner. Some company owners can make use of special opportunities provided by defined benefit plans (DBPs) to significantly...
How to Protect Your Wealth in a Volatile Market
By Craig Childress, CFP® Author of Practically Investing: Smart Investment Techniques Your Neighbor Doesn’t Know, Coreen T. Sol said, “Volatility in the up direction is not a problem—it’s only downward volatility that offers discourse.” Unfortunately, that downward...