FINANCIAL FOCUS: Bitcoin- Investing or speculating?

By Dale Kuehl – Financial Advisor Many people have decided that bitcoin is the next big thing – and they are backing up their enthusiasm with dollars. Should you, too, consider putting money into bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? First of all, keep in mind an essential piece of financial advice: Don’t invest in something you … Continue reading FINANCIAL FOCUS: Bitcoin- Investing or speculating?

Financial Tips For New Veterans

By Dale Kuehl, Financial Advisor On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. If you’ve recently separated or retired from the military, or you will be leaving soon, you can be proud of the service you’ve provided to your country. But once you’re a veteran, away from … Continue reading Financial Tips For New Veterans

FINANCIAL FOCUS Ranking Your Goals: A Smart Move

By Dale KuehlFinancial Advisor Like most people, you may have several financial goals. But can you reach them all? It would be simple if you had great wealth. But you’ll likely need to rank your goals in terms of their importance to your life and then follow appropriate strategies to achieve them. By doing so, … Continue reading FINANCIAL FOCUS Ranking Your Goals: A Smart Move

Financial Focus: Review Your IRA, 401(k), Beneficiaries

By Dale KuehlFinancial Advisor If you’ve had an IRA and a 401(k) for many years, you may occasionally ask yourself some questions: “Am I contributing enough?”, “Am I still funding these accounts with the right mix of investments for my goals and risk tolerance?” But here’s one inquiry you might be overlooking: “Have I used … Continue reading Financial Focus: Review Your IRA, 401(k), Beneficiaries

Financial Focus – Are Trust Services Right For You?

By Dale Kuehl, Financial Advisor If you’re extremely busy with your career and family and you’ve accumulated a fair amount of assets, you might be concerned about a variety of issues related to financial management and legacy planning. Specifically, you might think you don’t have the time or expertise to deal with these matters effectively. … Continue reading Financial Focus – Are Trust Services Right For You?

Estate Planning For Blended Families

By Dale Kuehl, Financial Advisor If you’re in a blended family, you’re already aware of the emotional and financial issues involved in your daily life. But what about the future? When it’s time to do your estate planning – and it’s never too soon for that – you’ll need to be aware of the entanglements … Continue reading Estate Planning For Blended Families

FINANCIAL FOCUS: Getting back on track after financial setbacks

By Dale KuehlFinancial Advisor The past 12 months have been pretty challenging for everyone, in one way or another. If you’ve been affected economically by the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re looking forward to brighter days. You, like many others, may be asking yourself how you can bounce back from a financial setback. Here are four key … Continue reading FINANCIAL FOCUS: Getting back on track after financial setbacks

How Much Risk Should You Take Before Retirement

By Dale KuehlFinancial Advisor If you’re planning to retire in just a few years, you may be getting excited about this next phase of your life. However, your ability to enjoy retirement fully will depend, at least partially, on the resources you can draw from your investment portfolio. So, while you still have time to … Continue reading How Much Risk Should You Take Before Retirement

Webinar Invitation: Building Financial and Emotional Resilience

With stock market volatility and worrying headlines about how long the pandemic will last, it's hard not to feel uneasy and question what the future holds. According to a recent Edward Jones survey, nearly half of Americans feel financially resilient, yet life and world events can shake this standing - with emotional resilience plummeting alongside it. Dale would … Continue reading Webinar Invitation: Building Financial and Emotional Resilience

How Can Women Overcome Obstacles to Financial Security?

By Dale Kuehl- Financial Advisor On March 8th, we observed International Women’s Day, a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Of course, women still tend to encounter more obstacles than men in the pursuit of financial security. Let’s consider a few of them. To begin with, women are still more … Continue reading How Can Women Overcome Obstacles to Financial Security?