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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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A desk with office supplies on it. In the middle of the desk is an open journal with a heading that reads "Finance Tracker". Under the journal is a piece of paper that reads "Monthly Budget Overview", and has several columns on it for tracking expenses.
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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Chad Rayborn | Nov 20, 2023

Your Brain on Fear & Greed: Why It’s Hard to Stop the Fear-Greed Cycle (& How to Break It)

Investments
Savings
What happens when you start to feel afraid or greedy? Do you feel like taking your time and waiting to make your next move?
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Chad Rayborn | Nov 13, 2023

Financial Planning in Your 30s: 3 Goal Ideas for 30-Somethings

Savings
Your thirties are a great time to start working on some larger financial goals. Here are some ideas.
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Chad Rayborn | Nov 6, 2023

4 Tips for Minimizing Financial Anxiety

Finance
Lifestyle
Here are some things to consider if your financial anxiety is keeping you up at night.
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Chad Rayborn | Oct 30, 2023

Don’t Let These Costly Retirement Mistakes Drain Your Nest Egg

Investments
Retirement
Savings
Estate Planning
Risk Management
If you know what mistakes tend to drain retirement savings, you can take caution, make more informed decisions, and stay on track to fund your dream retirement.
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Chad Rayborn | Oct 23, 2023

Informed Donating

Lifestyle
Family
If you’re planning on making some end-of-year charitable donations, there are a few questions to ask yourself first.
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Chad Rayborn | Oct 16, 2023

Negotiating a Great Mortgage in a High Rate Environment

Investments
Property
Real Estate
Finance
Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, leaving many buyers feeling like a reasonable mortgage is out of reach. While current rates look high compared to the ultra
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Chad Rayborn | Oct 9, 2023

Retiring Abroad

Retirement
Lifestyle
Spending your retirement years in a new country can be exciting, so long as you're prepared.
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