Divorce tends to be a very expensive venture. Not only do you often times lose significant assets (house, investments, etc…), but you are also faced with the burden of paying court and / or attorney fees. 

Today, I will discuss the 5 major divorce options and the expected costs of each. Not only do I discuss the cost of divorce in Missouri, but I will also give you an idea of the cost no matter where you live. Hopefully divorce is not in your future, but if it is, I think you’ll find this guide helpful.  Read more “How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Missouri?”

Finding a financial planner can be a daunting task, especially since he or she is someone who will potentially be managing your life savings and giving you advice on various important topics. This decision is not one that you should take lightly, so in today’s blog post you’ll learn 5 things that you need to evaluate in order to find a financial planner that is right for you.

Read more “How to Find a Financial Planner That’s Right For You!”

Are you worried about retirement?

Retirement planning doesn’t have to be complicated. Yet getting started seems like a daunting task to many folks. Even if you have a plan, you may be wondering if you’re on the right track to live the lifestyle you’ve always wanted when you’re no longer working.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or looking for a second opinion, then I invite you to take our short 10-question quiz to find out how ready for retirement you really are.

Once you take the quiz you’ll then receive a series of 7 tips to help you improve your retirement readiness and minimize any anxiety you may be feeling. 

So if you’re ready, click the button below to take the Quiz! 

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Brad E.S. Tinnon
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

In today’s video blog post, you’ll learn 3 important reasons your small business needs a 401(k). These reasons all revolve around benefits received by the owner(s), the business itself, and the employees. If you’ve been thinking about starting a 401(k) plan or even if you already have one, you’ll find benefit in watching this short video!

Read more “(VIDEO) 3 Reasons Your Small Business Needs a 401(k)”

There are a number of unique things that people in their 60s should be focusing on in their retirement. Today I will be discussing 6 things that you need to focus on to have a solid retirement strategy.

These include things such as how to handle your expenses, tips on how to optimize Social Security, what your investment portfolio should look like, how to handle health insurance, what to do about your mortgage, and ways to minimize your taxes.

Whether you are currently retired or not, you will learn important information that you can apply to your life.

Read more “A Wise Retirement Strategy in your 60s”

Losing a spouse is a very difficult thing to deal with. Not only is there grief, but also stress in dealing with the finances. My goal with today’s blog post is to provide a financial planning checklist for widows that helps them navigate this difficult time and terrain.  Read more “A Financial Planning Checklist for Widows”

Many people have good intentions with wanting to get their finances organized and their financial planning in order. But in order to do this successfully, you must abide by this one very important principle that I discuss in today’s video blog.

Read more “(VIDEO) 1 Very Important Guiding Principle of Financial Planning”

College Savings Plans have a number of nuances such as whether or not you receive a tax deduction, which schools are eligible, how financial aid will be impacted, which expenses are eligible, etc… In today’s blog post you will learn about these and other topics so that you can make informed college planning decisions.  

Read more “What You Need to Know About College Savings Plans”

Are you really ready for retirement? You’ve worked a long time in your career and you’ll be faced with the decision of whether or not to retire in the near future. This decision should not be taken lightly. With that in mind, following are 7 practical tips that can help you improve your retirement readiness and plan for that ever important day!

Read more “Improve Your Retirement Readiness With These 7 Helpful Tips”

While estate planning is important to all people there are a number of issues that specifically impact women. These issues, if not properly addressed, can lead to insufficient assets, inappropriate long term care, disinherited children, and a host of other outcomes. In today’s blog post, you will learn what these issues are as well as specific steps women can take to overcome these challenges! Read more “Estate Planning Issues Unique to Women”