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Should You Wait Until 70 for Social Security?

by Ashby Daniels, CFP®

There are a lot of misconceptions about when to file for Social Security benefits.  Should you file as soon as possible, at 66 or wait until 70?  The truth is your answer is and should be unique to you.  What your neighbors or even your other family members are doing probably should not be considered in your decision.  My goal in this article isn’t to convince you to wait, but… Read More

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Social Security

Retirees Underestimate the Impact of Longevity & Inflation

by Ashby Daniels, CFP®

Take a second and think to yourself, how long do you think you will live?  I realize it’s a morose thought, but honestly what age do you think you’ll pass away?  You may consider your current health, your family history or a variety of other factors to make the estimation.  When I ask investors what age they believe they will live to, an overwhelming number of respondents estimate somewhere between… Read More

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning

Why I Advocate For Passive Investing For Clients

by Ashby Daniels, CFP®

Winston Churchill is often credited with the statement that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried. This is a lot like how I view the whole active vs passive management debate because there is no perfect way in which to manage a portfolio.  But I believe there are significant guideposts to follow that can make the decision a little clearer.  There… Read More

Filed Under: Investing, Passive Investing, Popular Posts, Principles

Faith in the Future

by Ashby Daniels, CFP®

Faith rarely gets mentioned when discussing how to successfully invest for retirement.  I’m not referring to faith in a religious sense, but faith that the markets will go up over time, albeit with temporary and sometimes drastic pullbacks. Ironically, as the market is still near record highs, pessimism, skepticism, and nervousness continue to be the prevailing sentiments. Virtually everyone I know has significant skepticism with regard to current market values.  And… Read More

Filed Under: Investing

My Investing Principles

by Ashby Daniels, CFP®

When choosing a financial advisor, it’s critical that you agree on a common set of beliefs to ensure that proper expectations are set.  Therefore, I felt it would be helpful to make my specific planning and investing principles readily available.  Below you’ll find my Investing Principles.  If you’re interested in my Financial Planning Principles, click here. Investing Principles: Your Financial Plan Determines Your Portfolio – We build financial plans with your… Read More

Filed Under: Investing, Principles

My Financial Planning Principles

by Ashby Daniels, CFP®

When choosing a financial advisor, it’s critical that you agree on a common set of beliefs to ensure that proper expectations are set.  Therefore, I felt it would be helpful to make my specific planning and investing principles readily available.  Below you’ll find my Financial Planning Principles.  If you’re interested in my Investment Principles, click here. Financial Planning Principles: In order to be successful financially, you need a plan -… Read More

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Planning Process, Principles

My Process - What You Can Expect

by Ashby Daniels, CFP®

The process I use has been designed to help you make a comfortable decision regarding who you’d like to partner with for your retirement.  There is no cost or obligation for going through this process as I want you to know exactly what you can expect before you pay us a single dollar. Step One - Initial “Fit” Meeting: Perhaps most importantly, I understand that for many people, the most… Read More

Filed Under: Planning Process, Principles

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