In this Q3 2023 webinar, Castlepoint Partners Jake Weatherford, CFP®, and Adam Lee, CFA®, discuss how much money is needed for retirement and provide two fictional scenarios to help illustrate their thoughts on goal-setting, allocation, investment amounts, and much more!
Investment Planning
Is $5 Million Enough to Make You Rich?
Is $5 Million enough to make you rich? In this blog post, Castlepoint CEO Kendall King explains why the answer to that question is different for everyone, and provides some practical ways you can find your “enough” number.
Rule of 72: Determine When You Will Double Your Money
How long will it take your investment to double in value? In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Wealth Advisors Partner & Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, explains the Rule of 72 and how it can give you a ballpark timeframe for doubling your money.
Can the US Rebound from the Credit Downgrade?
The U.S. government recently received a credit downgrade. Castlepoint Partner & CIO Adam Lee, CFA®, explains why it’s not any bigger of a deal than that time Dennis Rodman went to Vegas before grabbing 14 rebounds and winning an NBA championship.
The Power of Compounding Interest
How does compounding interest work, and how can you unlock its remarkable potential? In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Partner and Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, discusses the power of compounding interest and its potential for significant growth over time.
Risk Tolerance and Holding Individual Stocks: Part 4 – Tax Deferral and Personal Motivations
In the final part of the “Risk Tolerance and Holding Individual Stocks” series, Castlepoint Partner & CIO Adam Lee, CFA®, discusses the benefits of delaying taxes for potential growth and the role personal motivations often play in investment decisions.
Risk Tolerance and Holding Individual Stocks: Part 3 – Reducing Tax Liability
In Part 3 of the “Risk Tolerance and Holding Individual Stocks” series, Castlepoint Partner & CIO Adam Lee, CFA®, discusses the potential financial benefits of holding individual stocks for more than one year and how tax planning and investing go hand-in-hand to reduce overall tax liability.
Five 401(k) Fundamentals
With all the rules and options, starting a 401(k) plan through your employer can be a daunting task. In this comprehensive 401k overview video, Castlepoint Partner, COO & Advisor Drew Garner, CFP®, discusses contribution limits, vesting schedules, types of 401k plans, investment options, and employer matching.
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.
Castlepoint Quarterly Webinar: Q1 2023
In this Q1 2023 market review webinar, Castlepoint Partner & Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, and Partner & CIO Adam Lee, CFA®, provide a comprehensive analysis of the first quarter marketplace and current economic climate. The pair focuses on US stocks and bonds, international stocks, and different markets, offering valuable insights and perspectives on the financial industry. They also cover current events impacting the market and discuss why they plan to cover them.