Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA®
Time to Stop the Stimulus
The economy is in recovery, which means we are no longer in need of massive government intervention and relief. When COVID-19 first hit, we saw the Federal, State, and local governments shut down their economies to slow down the virus. Economists and politicians will spend years debating whether the benefits of the shutdowns justified the…
Expectations vs. Outcomes
Many investors will tell you that you must time markets, and be in the right place at the right time in order to see progress in your investments. This just isn’t true. This misconception leads to destructive investor behaviors, and may detract from the long-term returns you need for reaching your long-term goals. Recent changes…
The Dollars and Cents of Being Content
Brian Cochran joins ABQ Connect to discuss God’s call for us to be content, and what that means when it comes to wise financial planning.
A Widow’s Guide to Finance Webinar
A Widow’s Guide to Finances John Moore Associates recently had the pleasure of hosting Miriam Neff, founder of Widow Connection, for a webinar to help widows navigate their finances. Miriam encourages those who have lost a spouse to prioritize your needs first and the needs of your family second. Surrounding yourself with a ‘board of…
Inflation: Cause for Concern, Not Panic
Inflation concerns have been bubbling for some time. Those fears were realized in the April inflation report that shows the highest monthly core CPI numbers in my lifetime. Why is inflation spiking? Multiple stimulus bills have added trillions in surplus cash to Americans’ bank accounts (demand). Meanwhile, COVID shutdowns disrupted supply. A surplus of funds pursuing fewer…