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Jun 3, 20244 min read
University of Washington Employee Health Insurance Options
As several of our clients work at the University of Washington, we wanted to provide a resource for how we analyze the various health...


May 29, 20245 min read
Family Financial Planning
Five elements critical to a family's financial plan


Feb 11, 20243 min read
Designing Your Ideal Cash Flow System
An imperative step in financial planning is knowing where your money is going and why. We call this cash flow planning. Designing a cash...


Apr 25, 20214 min read
Life Insurance 101
The reality is many families do not have enough life insurance protection. Research shows that 1 in 4 people have more insurance on their...


Mar 1, 20212 min read
What is the Role of a Financial Planner?
A financial plan is a map of where you are trying to go. It encompasses where you are today, your goals, resources, and your desired...

Mar 1, 20213 min read
Real Financial Planning - Living in Alignment
Real financial planning is the process of aligning your money with your life. In this month’s article, I will show you how your values...


Mar 1, 20213 min read
Financial Planning in an Uncertain World
In an uncertain world with layoffs, shaky markets, and a global pandemic, what role does financial planning play? Financial planning is...


Mar 1, 20214 min read
How to use the Stock Market as a Tool
What if I told you what happens today in the market has no impact on your goals? Would it change the way you invest and think about the...


Mar 1, 20215 min read
How to Build Wealth
So, how do you build wealth? Contrary to what you may have heard, picking the best stocks and market timing really does not work. In this...


Mar 1, 20214 min read
A Few Truths About Financial Planning
A good definition of financial planning is maximizing your financial resources to live your best life. Financial planning is a dynamic...

Mar 1, 20215 min read
Are You Really Ready To Be A Homeowner?
Thinking about becoming a homeowner? Buying a home is a major financial decision. It is one that evokes many positive emotions, such as...

Mar 1, 20215 min read
An Intro to Behavioral Finance
Between 1997 and 2016 the S&P 500 had an average annual performance of 7.68% yet the average performance of an equity investor during...

Mar 1, 20214 min read
Guide to Hiring a Financial Planner
While there are multiple guides online on how to find a qualified financial planner, here are a few steps I’d personally follow when...


Mar 1, 20214 min read
5 Financial Planning Strategies for Millennials
Real financial planning for millennials is a bit more extensive than just contributing to your 401(k) and investing in low-cost index...


Mar 1, 20213 min read
What is Financial Planning?
Whether you're starting a family, building a business, or looking to make the most out of your financial resources, a financial planner...
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