For anyone who has a health occurrence or is caregiving for a family member or friend, we were recently referred to a company called Concierge Care of Florida. From a service perspective, they provide the following: Companionship Homemaking (meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping) Transportation for errands/appointments Personal care (bathing, grooming, hygiene etc.), Medication management Alzheimer’s …
Financial Planning
Year-End Tips for Financial and Personal Wellness
Whether you’re someone who diligently sets and follows your New Years’ Resolutions (apparently those types of people do exist) or are looking to play a little catch-up before the holiday hustle, here are some tips to wrap up 2023 on a high note: Declutter your Mental and Physical Space With the season of giving and …
Economic & Market Update
It has been a generally positive year for the stock market. Most analysts had entered the year forecasting a recession, but the economy has been fairly strong overall as consumers have continued spending. Much of the gains this year can be attributed to a handful of large technology stocks and the enthusiasm around artificial intelligence …
Financial Planning for Business Owners
As many of you know, I have been a business owner for more than 30 years. Working with fellow business owners is one of my passions – and having a financial planner as an integral part of your advisory team has many benefits. Advisors who have a depth of knowledge in financial planning are a …
Roth vs. Traditional Contributions
Roth vs. Traditional Contributions For those actively working, there are many benefits and other financial decisions to make each year. One key decision is associated with your employer savings plan. Many of us hear the term Roth and aren’t quite sure what it means. It is a type of contribution that you can make to …
Financial Planning for Retirees
Successful financial panning for retirees is often looked at as the goal of financial planning. However, the planning process does not end there. In fact, once you retire, there are many key events that a good plan should address and unique sets of challenges that go with them. Just today, we had a client comment …
Expecting a New Baby/Grandchild?
Are you expecting a new baby/grandchild? If so congratulations from all of us at Stephens Wealth Management Group on your newest family member. During exciting times like these it is also important to think about how this new addition impacts your money, wealth, and estate planning. Here are 8 planning ideas when you are expecting …
The Market Rallies…
The Market Rallies… After a difficult year in 2022, the markets are off to a strong start halfway through 2023. The market rally has been driven in part by the excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact, as well as an economy that’s been resilient. The S&P 500 (500 large US companies) is …
Aggregating
What is aggregating? Aggregating allows us to consider the assets, liabilities, and other holdings of your household so that we can better coordinate the financial planning we do with you. Many of our clients have multiple accounts with Stephens Wealth Management Group, a mortgage with one bank, a car loan with a different bank, checking …
Second Homeownership
Snowbirds: Second Homeownership ft. Melissa Joy Transcript: “Welcome to a Word on Wealth, a Stephens Wealth Management Group podcast focused on topics of interest to business owners as well as couples and individuals on the Glide Path to or in early retirement. We discuss topics of interest to you and hope to bring clarity to …