Month: July 2022
The Wealth Effect
When people feel rich, they spend more. But the effect doesn’t last. Remember when the government mailed us checks? Or perhaps you recall the day when the direct deposit stimulus payment hit your bank account? COVID was raging, businesses were forced to close their doors, and fear was everywhere. Yet, for many Americans, it was…
ABQ Connect: What Makes a Good Investment?
In this episode of ABQ Connect, Brian joins Jim Williams to talk about investment basics in relation to current events. Some of the topics we discuss include: what makes a good investment, why it’s important to keep emotions in check when making financial decisions, and how Biblical principles offer a timeless and transcendent way to…
Successful Succession Planning
Too many businesses stumble at the point of succession. Unspoken assumptions about who will take the helm of a company can lead to last-minute surprises and disappointments. Succession built on an unsteady foundation can create instability for everyone on a team. But when succession is planned carefully and handled as a collaboration between successor and…
Three Characteristics of Financial Advice
As with all things, financial planning advice comes with trade-offs. When looking for a financial advisor, you’ll need to consider your goals and needs as well as what you’re willing to spend on the service. Modern technology has made planning more accessible than ever, but tech-based solutions can only offer so much. So what are…