Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA®
How Tax Reform May Impact You
Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® Financial Planner John Moore and I were in Washington, D.C. this week attending meetings with one of our favorite professional associations, Kingdom Advisors. One of the highlights was a legislative update with members of the executive branch staff. The timing was remarkable, as the legislative update occurred just hours after the…
Remembering Market Volatility
Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® Financial Planner Log into your investment accounts or pull out your last statement. Take a look at your total balance. How would you react if that number was 5% less? What about 10% less? We have experienced a rare-though not unprecedented-period of low volatility in markets. I…
Tax Incentives Are Not a Sin | Part Three
Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® Financial Planner Part 3 of a 3 Part Series With this Insights, we conclude our reflection on tax season along our theme, Tax Incentives Are Not A Sin. In part one of this three-part series on tax reduction strategies, we explored ways you can save taxes by…
Tax Incentives Are Not A Sin | Part Two
Published on Monday, June 26, 2017 Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® Financial Planner Part 2 in a 3 Part Series Our reflection on tax season continues along our theme, Tax Incentives Are Not A Sin. In part one of our three-part series on tax reduction strategies, we explored ways you can save…
Tax Incentives Are Not a Sin | Part One
Published on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, CKA® Financial Planner Part 1 in a 3 Part Series The dust has settled after another tax season. This time every year, I hear from frustrated clients who, upon reviewing their tax returns, ask, “How can I pay less taxes next year?” In the…