Markets are tumbling while buildings are collapsing, with weapons devastating Ukraine. Will we make it to the light at the end of the tunnel, or is all lost? This is a series addressing the geopolitical war overseas and the implications on investors.

Financial management can be difficult for anyone, and struggling at times does not necessarily mean you have a chronic issue in your relationship with money. But if your financial behaviors feel like they are crippling your financial future or causing you consistent distress, it may be time to bring in a financial therapist to help you move past the pain.

Prefer to own stocks over ETFs and find new opportunities for tax savings? Now you can, thanks to our new custom indexing tool. Custom indexing works very well for certain clients, but it all depends on your account type, tax circumstances, and goals. Get the full story here to figure out if custom indexing might be right for you!

Believe it or not, another year has rounded third base, and is dashing toward home plate. That said, there’s still time to make a few good plays in 2021, while positioning yourself to score more in the year ahead. Here are six financial best practices for the record books.

As a financial planner whose client base is largely made up of Chevron employees and retirees, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten questions about early retirement in the last year. It seems people are enjoying the freedom of working remotely and are interested in at least exploring — if not executing on — their early retirement options.

Some people hail Bitcoin as the greatest thing since sliced bread, while others consider it one’s worst enemy. Whether your conviction supports or berates the world’s most infamous cryptocurrency, it doesn’t change the fact that buzz around the crypto-space - inclusive of altcoins, blockchain, and decentralized finance - is rapidly growing.

Rising interest rates have been a hot topic in the financial press, and many of my clients are wondering what the impact will be on their Chevron pension — specifically, their lump sum.

During this time last year, the NCAA canceled March Madness. With college basketball off the table, we were given a different type of madness: Market Madness. The S&P 500 drew down a total of 34% from peak to trough as COVID-19 wreaked havoc across global markets. This week marked the one year anniversary of that drawdown’s market bottom.

If you've struggled with credit, it can be tempting to look for a quick fix or fall victim to a scam that will end up making you spend more money. You can work on repairing your credit yourself, and you should.

Last week, the SBA reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and will begin accepting applications for “Second Draw” forgivable PPP loans. Here is a summary of the eligibility rules for Second Draw loans.

EM investments invest in the securities of a less developed country with improving economic conditions and increased involvement with the global economy.

Let’s cover eight of the most and least effective ways to spend your time shoring up your financial well-being in the time of the coronavirus.