One thing I have always valued about my relationship with my parents is their honesty. When I was growing up, they did an excellent job of answering each of my weird questions with as much truth as they could. They weathered the barrage of questions about why the sky is blue and why don’t unicorns […]
Simplifying the Investment Strategy Debate In the world of investing, the 60/40 portfolio has long been hailed as a tried-and-true strategy for achieving a balanced and diversified approach. It typically consists of allocating 60% of the portfolio to stocks and 40% to bonds. However, as the financial landscape evolves and new investment opportunities emerge, questions […]
When it comes to college savings most people have heard about 529 plans, savings bonds, and custodial accounts. However, there is another player in the game that many overlook that provides a dual-purpose investment option. Custodial Roth accounts, known for their post-tax investment growth for retirement, can also have a place in the college savings […]
Do you ever wonder if your portfolio is diversified enough? Or maybe you get the sense it’s missing something? If you answered yes, you are not alone. As the access to alternative investments has increased in recent years, investors like yourself have been looking to incorporate them into their portfolios. But how, and is it […]
As I drove home from work last Monday evening, I noticed cars backed up for two and a half blocks on Battlefield Boulevard. Performing a “rubberneck” routine, I saw they were all waiting to pull into the 711 to fill up their tanks with gas. It reminded me of the 70’s when I drove my […]
Volatility was a key theme for 2020, as the market was trying to predict the timeline of the economic recovery while simultaneously reacting to short-term headlines. The stock market price fluctuations presented lots of opportunities for investors with cash on the sidelines. In addition, new trading platforms such as Robinhood decreased the barrier to entry […]
Concerns of an inflation comeback are ramping up among investors and Wall Street professionals alike. Here, as qualified retirement financial advisors, we break down some of the basics of inflation and how it impacts you and your retirement planning. What is inflation? Inflation is the rate at which a chosen basket of goods and services […]
As a portfolio owner, one of the most important investing lessons is diversification. A retirement financial advisor will tell you that a well-diversified portfolio can help you achieve your long-term goals and may limit your portfolio’s volatility (ups and downs) compared to a portfolio representing a single asset class (like a fund or ETF designed to […]
Phil: Welcome to Tull Financial Group’s Financial Friday. I’m glad to be here with Robin Tull today talking about charitable giving. I know this year has been a tough one for so many – especially small businesses and it’s really been cool to see the response of people to come around each other and to […]
Robin: Hi Robin Tull with Tull Financial Group for this Financial Friday. I’m here with Ellen Anderson, our Director of Investments and we just want to talk a little bit about some of the questions that we’re getting. The first topic we want to discuss is about a recent piece I wrote about disruption. When […]