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Chad Rayborn | Feb 12, 2024

How to Overcome 3 Unconscious Biases That Can Keep Your Financial Goals Out of Reach

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle

In a perfect world, every money decision we make would be totally rational.

We’d consider all of the facts. Then, we’d balance them with the risks to make the

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Chad Rayborn | Feb 5, 2024

Investors & the Markets: What to Watch Out for in an Election Year

Investments
Finance

Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage.

That’s rattling a

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Chad Rayborn | Jan 29, 2024

Preparing for Lifetime Income in Retirement

Retirement
Worried about outliving your income? Here’s how to start planning for your retirement needs.
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Chad Rayborn | Jan 22, 2024

Bad Money Habits: How They Vary by Generation & How to Break Them for Good

Investments
Finance
Savings
Lifestyle
What was the last money mistake you made? If you’re like most folks, you’ve made at least one upsetting money mistake in the past year — and you’d like to do
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Chad Rayborn | Jan 15, 2024

Investors & the Markets: What to Watch Out for in an Election Year

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Retirement
Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage. That’s rattling a
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Chad Rayborn | Jan 8, 2024

Financial Planning for Young Professionals

Investments
Finance
It’s never too early to start planning for your financial future.
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Chad Rayborn | Jan 1, 2024

Working with an Investment Professional

Investments
Trying to find the right investment professional for you? Here are some questions to ask in your initial consult.
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Chad Rayborn | Dec 25, 2023

Family Business vs. Family Boundaries: Drawing the Line

Family
Finance
Mixing family and business can be tough. Is it possible to create healthy boundaries?
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Chad Rayborn | Dec 18, 2023

Is Confirmation Bias Affecting Your Investment Strategy?

Investments
Your preconceived notions may be impacting your decision-making process. Thankfully, it’s possible to overcome them.
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Chad Rayborn | Dec 11, 2023

What to Do With with a Sudden Windfall

Finance
It’s not uncommon for someone to receive a large inheritance or another windfall, only to see it blown away. Here are some tips to avoid the same fate.
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Chad Rayborn | Dec 4, 2023

Asset Allocation and Risk Allocation

Investments
While not guaranteed, a well-balanced portfolio may be better at handling market risk.
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Chad Rayborn | Nov 27, 2023

Financial Planning Basics: Creating and Maintaining a Budget

Savings
Finance
Planning a budget is usually the easy part, but sticking to it may take some work. Here are some tips to get started.
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