by Jake Weatherford | Mar 10, 2023 | Education Saving Vehicles & Education Funding, IRA, Jake's Take
What happens if you don’t use all of your 529 account funds and there’s no school to be paid for? Castlepoint Partner and Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, explains a new rule from the Secure Act 2.0 that will let you roll your 529 into a Roth IRA.
by Castlepoint Wealth Advisors | Mar 7, 2023 | Education Saving Vehicles & Education Funding, Kristen Buchman, The Castlepoint Team
Castlepoint Advisor Kristen Buchman, CFP®, and her husband, Cale, welcomed Hayden Dean Buchman on January 31, 2023. Hayden weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches. Kristen, Cale, big sister Hensley, and baby Hayden are all doing well.
by Kristen Buchman | Feb 10, 2023 | Financial Planning Basics, Kristen Buchman, The Point
Freezing temps can be dangerous, but a credit freeze could keep you safe from fraud and identity theft. Castlepoint Advisor Kristin Buchman, CFP®, explains why freezing your credit can be a cool idea.
by Adam Lee | Jan 12, 2023 | Adam Lee, Economics/Market Specifics, Market Cycles, Politics & Investing, The Point
Government and political movements, both domestic and foreign, have an impact on the markets and how we invest. In this article, Castlepoint Portfolio Manager Adam Lee, CFP®, addresses five big political influences on your wealth.
by Ted Creegan | Dec 14, 2022 | Financial Planning Basics, Retirement Income and Distributions, Retirement Savings & Income, Ted Creegan, The Point
RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) are a necessary topic of conversation when dealing with retirement savings. This video from Castlepoint Advisor Ted Creegan, CFP®, will help you navigate the basics of RMDs.
by Kendall King | Dec 14, 2022 | 401k, Financial Planning Basics, IRA, Kendall's Counsel, Retirement Savings & Income, The Point
Oh, what fun it is to save. Wrap up your 2022 financial and tax planning efforts and start preparing for a prosperous new year with these five smart tax-saving tips from Castlepoint CEO Kendall King.
by Kendall King | Oct 12, 2022 | Financing Strategies and Debt Management, Kendall's Counsel
To pay off your mortgage or not to pay it off—that is the question. A rule of thumb is to retire your mortgage before retiring from your job, but is that the right plan for everyone. Castlepoint CEO Kendall King offers up valuable insights to help you make the decision that’s right for you.
by Kristen Buchman | Oct 12, 2022 | Education Saving Vehicles & Education Funding, Kristen Buchman
With school in session, it’s a great time to revisit education savings options. Castlepoint Advisor Kristen Buchman, CFP®, provides a helpful refresher on 529 college savings plans and their benefits.
by Adam Lee | Aug 10, 2022 | Adam Lee, Financial Planning Basics, Psychology of Financial Planning
The stock market is not the economy, and the headlines are not part of your plan. In this article, Castlepoint Portfolio Manager Adam Lee, CFA®, explains why long-term investors shouldn’t get caught up in the hype of headlines and nearsighted news.
by Kristen Buchman | Aug 10, 2022 | Financial Planning Basics, Kristen Buchman, Psychology of Financial Planning
Even experienced investors should treat the stock market like it’s their first rodeo. In this article, Castlepoint Advisor Kristen Buchman, CFP®, shares what driving her first car, a stick-shift Isuzu Rodeo, taught her about investing in a turbulent market.
