Insights
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Many investors wonder if annuities are good or bad. Despite the financial uncertainties of 2020, the potential for future growth is boundless for the…
2 min read · January 14, 2021
Any transition is a time of uncertainty, but moving into the New Year and the shift from Trump to Biden raises additional concerns for many investors. In…
3 min read · January 3, 2021
For good or ill, dentistry is a business, and your financial health matters nearly as much as the oral health of your patients. With a new year dawning…
3 min read · December 30, 2020
Retirement is a major financial goal for most of us, the culmination of years of planning and dedication. Ideally retirement is one of the most rewarding…
3 min read · December 8, 2020
It only takes a single jarring moment to throw your life off the rails. While we all avoid thinking about the horrific and the impossible, accidents can…
3 min read · November 30, 2020
2020 is drawing to a close, and while that likely evokes a wide range of emotions in most people there are some basic logistical realities we all have to…
3 min read · November 24, 2020
It’s never too early to start planning for a successful and comfortable retirement. As such, retirement planning is a complex thing, and there are many…
3 min read · November 17, 2020
There’s a lot on all of our minds as this year draws to a close, but in the last months of 2020 we shouldn’t lose sight of our dental benefits and how we…
3 min read · November 14, 2020
Most Americans–80% plus–get married at some point in their lives. And for those who do, it’s likely both a big decision and a huge shift in their way of…
3 min read · November 6, 2020
The initial phase of the economic restart has been quicker than expected, evidenced by the recent IMF’s upgrade to its global growth outlook. Yes, we…
3 min read · October 26, 2020
Much has been made of the impact Millennials –now predominantly in their 30s–have had and are having on businesses and business marketing. Across a wide…
3 min read · October 22, 2020
Dental insurance is one of those things we all know we should have, but that many of us neglect. You may feel that you’re overall healthy and that you…
2 min read · October 16, 2020
As the title suggests, this is a second in a two-part series, so we recommend reading or reviewing part one before continuing here. In Part 1 , we…
4 min read · October 7, 2020
A Consequential Election The U.S. Presidential election is expected to have big implications for markets – fiscal stimulus, public investment, taxation…
4 min read · October 1, 2020
Business planning is at least in part about risk management and risk mitigation. As businesses of all sizes continue to navigate the unique challenges…
4 min read · September 16, 2020
Life is fraught with uncertainties and the unexpected, which is why an emergency fund is a must for every individual or household. As part of a sound…
5 min read · September 8, 2020
Stocks enjoy another banner week amid elevated risks. Second-quarter earnings data was destined to be catastrophic. However, corporate earnings have been…
4 min read · September 3, 2020
As we navigate the ever-evolving situation that is 2020, we must not lose focus on the important things. Charitable giving is an important consideration…
4 min read · September 2, 2020
Dentistry is a challenging business in so many ways, requiring a nearly unique balance of professional, personal, and business skills. On the business…
3 min read · August 27, 2020
Life often delivers the unexpected, as so many of us have learned in recent months. You may have started out with the best of intentions regarding your…
3 min read · August 26, 2020
It’s easy to ignore retirement; in your 20s and 30s it likely still seems an eternity away. As you move through your life, developing your career and…
3 min read · August 19, 2020
Whether man-made or natural, disasters are an unwelcome but inevitable part of life for both individuals and businesses. While a plethora of guides and…
6 min read · August 12, 2020
For many of us, this is the time of year when disaster preparedness moves to the forefront. An active Atlantic hurricane season, wildfire season moving…
4 min read · August 5, 2020
Budgeting is a necessary exercise for businesses of all sizes, so whether you’re a gig-economy sole proprietor or a regional business with multiple…
4 min read · July 29, 2020
