Financial Planning Basics

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The Debt Ceiling and Asteroids

The debt ceiling crisis has captured headlines once again, but should you worry? That’s like asking if you should worry about an asteroid hitting the earth — if it happens, there’s little you can do about it. While defaulting on debt would certainly be less than ideal, both sides acknowledge the need to raise the debt ceiling. So, instead of panicking, we recommend focusing on long-term investing and trusting in human ingenuity to overcome challenges. Speculating on political events is a risky gamble that’s best avoided.

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Back 2 Basics: Life Insurance Needs Analysis

If you’ve ever wondered how much life insurance you need, look no further! Castlepoint Wealth Advisor Partner & Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, kicks off a new Jake’s Take series about the basics of financial planning with a video that explains four basic rules that will help you determine how much life insurance you might neet.

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