Building a Healthy Financial Foundation

How many pieces do you have in place?

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

The Economics of MLB Spring Training

Play ball!

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

Major League Baseball scheduled Opening Day for April 1, but two states have already scored with spring training underway.

How Soon Might the Stimulus Arrive?

A shot in the arm of a different kind.

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

2020: The Year that Wasn’t

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

As we are coming to year-end, I wanted to share a few thoughts on the crazy market events of 2020, and also expectations for 2021. Maybe all this will help us be prepared for the next bubble, pandemic, government shutdown, etc… because you know there is always something. Even though none of us want to relive 2020, I think we can always learn something from 2020.   

Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?

Even the most seasoned investors are prone to their influence.

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

Investors are routinely warned about allowing their emotions to influence their decisions. However, they are less routinely cautioned about their preconceptions and biases that may color their financial choices.

Biden’s Policy Initiatives

Potential proposals and their legislative requirements.

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

Now that several major news groups have projected Joe Biden the winner of the presidential election—and Congress appears divided with Democrats in control of the House and Republicans the Senate—it’s a good time to review what type of legislative support would be needed to pass certain proposals.

Election 2020

Wall Street reacts to a potentially divided government.

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

After many weeks of telegraphing a long and careful ballot count, this week’s election lived up to that prediction in races for the Senate, the House, and the presidency. While Americans voted Tuesday, Wall Street cast its ballot Wednesday.

Election 2020: Economic Issues in the Cross-hairs

Here’s what you need to know.

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

It should come as no surprise to hear the economy is the top issue for voters in the 2020 election. Nearly 8 in ten voters say that the economy will be very important to them when they cast their votes.¹

Football Is Back

America is “ready for football,” while financial professionals are ready for volatility.

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes

An overview of some of the fundamental steps to take.

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Jeffrey P. Kendall, CFP®

When you lose a spouse, partner, or parent, the grief can be overwhelming. In the midst of that grief, life goes on. There are arrangements to be made, things to be taken care of – and in recognition of this reality, here is a checklist that you may find useful at such a time.