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 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 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.
