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Over the last few weeks, the European Union’s massive fiscal plan and expectations of additional stimulus in the U.S. seems to be effective in raising…
3 min read · July 28, 2020
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ArticleTax StrategiesThe Basics of Budgeting
There’s a Zen to budgeting. Budgets are all about balance, finding the right combination of spending and saving to keep your financial house in order…
4 min read · July 22, 2020
ArticleBusiness PlanningThe Importance of Reputation Management for Dental Practices
You’ve worked hard to build your practice, and you’ve endured the ups and downs that come with starting and maintaining a business. Now with additional…
3 min read · July 15, 2020
ArticleBusiness PlanningHealth Insurers Offering Dental Plans: What You Need to Know
The worlds of health and dental insurance are always changing—often to the consternation and frustration of health care providers. Keeping track of…
3 min read · July 13, 2020
ArticleTax Strategies2020 Taxes: Some Thoughts
With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to forget some of the mundane yet vital tasks most individuals and businesses face. 2020 Taxes are among…
3 min read · July 9, 2020
ArticleRisk ManagementRisk Management for Businesses
In the realm of business, effective risk management stands as a linchpin for sustainable growth and success. Integrating risk management seamlessly into…
3 min read · July 2, 2020
ArticleRisk ManagementUnderstanding FINRA Designations
The financial industry is a vast space, filled with many specialized firms, businesses, and experts. It can be daunting for a professional, let alone an…
3 min read · June 25, 2020
ArticleRetirement IncomeNew Options For Your 401(k)
Retirement planning is a topic of much discussion right now—as it should be. Looking ahead and providing for the years to come should be part of…
2 min read · June 18, 2020
ArticleRetirement IncomeSocial Security, How it Works and When You Should Take It
Social security is a complex issue, one that for obvious reasons grows more important as we approach retirement age. While all working people are aware…
3 min read · June 11, 2020
ArticleBusiness PlanningEnsure a Safe Dental Practice with Surgically Clean Air
Air quality is a critical factor in both quality of life and medical hygiene and sterilization. This is doubly true now as the global community moves…
3 min read · May 28, 2020
ArticleEstate PlanningEstate Planning, The SECURE Act, and COVID-19
Our current circumstances are forcing us to re-think many assumptions, some long-held. This applies to the financial world as well, and in particular the…
3 min read · May 21, 2020
ArticleBusiness PlanningHow Industries Adapt: Coronavirus and Changing Business Practices
Most industries and many kinds of businesses are facing challenges unforeseen months ago, and further changing business practices is likely going to be…
4 min read · May 14, 2020
ArticleInvestment OversightReopening America
We live in unprecedented times, as the social, political, and financial fallout from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve. The 2nd, 3rd…
4 min read · May 12, 2020
Market CommentaryInvestment OversightCoronavirus Changed Everything
In early March, consensus expectations for 2020 global GDP growth were +3%. Now they are -3%. That is a 6% swing in one month – unprecedented. You have…
6 min read · April 27, 2020
ArticleBusiness PlanningThe Dangers of Aerosols in Dental Practices
At the time of this writing, infection and cross-contamination are an ongoing and vital discussion in health care circles. The bulk of the discussion is…
3 min read · April 23, 2020
ArticleRetirement IncomeUnderstanding Annuities
Annuities are a series of financial tools receiving a great deal of attention recently. Despite the publicity, there are still a number of…
2 min read · April 17, 2020
ArticleTax StrategiesHow to Choose a Financial or Tax Adviser
Money management is a critical component of both business and personal success—frankly, it’s one of the keys to a happy life. One of the strongest…
3 min read · March 18, 2020
Market CommentaryInvestment OversightFurther Thoughts on Coronavirus and Finances
We’ve addressed the evolving situation around coronavirus/COVID-19 in both our podcast and a previous blog. However, given the ongoing effects that…
3 min read · March 11, 2020
ArticleRetirement Income6 Retirement Tips You Haven’t Heard a Million Times
When looking for retirement information and retirement tips you haven’t heard before, it’s easy to get into a rut. Everyone seems to have the same…
3 min read · February 26, 2020
ArticleRetirement Income5 Retirement Planning Trends Employers Need to Know
Employers use retirement plans to help them recruit and retain the best employees. The best employers also use retirement planning to help drive stronger…
3 min read · February 20, 2020
Market CommentaryInvestment OversightDo You Want News or Financial Insight?
We live in a society where we are taught to crave and savor information. The problem is we are bombarded with too much information. While many of us try…
2 min read · February 10, 2020
ArticleBusiness PlanningHow to Get More Positive Reviews and Become the Most Popular Dentist in Town
It’s easy to feel like running a successful dental practice in the internet age is a little bit of a popularity contest. Dentists are increasingly…
4 min read · February 3, 2020
ArticleInvestment OversightChanging Your Retirement Mindset for Your Investment Strategy
Humans are not very good at making healthy long-term decisions. Our natural tendency to focus on what benefits us right now . This includes making poor…
3 min read · January 30, 2020
ArticleRetirement IncomeFoster Employee Engagement with Financial Education
Employee engagement is the biggest challenge for businesses of all sizes. One issue is many companies are saddled with employees who feel trapped. You…
3 min read · January 21, 2020