by Kendall King | Sep 12, 2023 | Asset Allocation & Portfolio Diversification, Behavioral Finance, Cash Flow Management, Client & Planner Attitudes, Values & Biases, Estate/Legacy, Financial Planning Basics, Financing Strategies and Debt Management, Investment Planning, Kendall's Counsel, Psychology of Financial Planning, Tax & Estate Planning, The Point
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.
by Adam Lee | Aug 10, 2023 | Adam Lee, Client & Planner Attitudes, Values & Biases, Economics/Market Specifics, Politics & Investing, The Point
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.
by Jake Weatherford | Jul 12, 2023 | Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning Basics, Investment Planning, Jake's Take, Retirement Savings & Income, Risk Management & Insurance Planning, The Point
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.
by Adam Lee | Jul 12, 2023 | Adam Lee, Behavioral Finance, Client & Planner Attitudes, Values & Biases, Investment Planning, Investment Risk, Psychology of Financial Planning, The Point
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.
by Adam Lee | May 25, 2023 | Adam Lee, Asset Allocation & Portfolio Diversification, Client & Planner Attitudes, Values & Biases, Economics/Market Specifics, Financial Planning Process/Choosing Financial Advisors, Investment Risk, Politics & Investing, The Point
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.
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.
by Drew Garner | Aug 10, 2022 | Drew Garner, Psychology of Financial Planning, The Point
Leave your emotions at the door. In this video, Castlepoint Partner Drew Garner, CFP®, offers up three tips that will help you think strategically instead of reacting emotionally when making investment decisions.
by Kendall King | Jun 7, 2022 | Behavioral Finance, Kendall's Counsel, Psychology of Financial Planning, The Point
After the second-worst start to a year since 1932, everyone’s hoping for the market to come from behind like Rich Strike in the Kentucky Derby. Unfortunately, there’s no way to determine when a market crisis will turn around. Castlepoint CEO Kendall King offers some smart moves you can make right now to put yourself in a better position when the downturn ends.
by Kristen Buchman | May 9, 2022 | Client & Planner Attitudes, Values & Biases, Kristen Buchman, Psychology of Financial Planning, The Point
Spring is the perfect time of year to pause, reflect, and realign your financial direction. Castlepoint Advisor Kristen Buchman explains how creating a personal financial statement can help you keep your financial goals in sight.
