Financial Planning

Social distancing during the pandemic has also resulted in people distancing from real financial advisors. Brian Cochran of John Moore Associates discusses the trend toward “robo-advisors” that has been compounded by COVID-19 and what people are missing when they opt for a digital financial service over personalized expertise.

The COVID-induced economic shutdowns have undoubtedly caused short-term harm to the economy, but I am not counting the US out just yet. The lasting impact of the shutdowns and the “new normal” are yet to be determined, but we are sure to see scars for years to come. However, I am increasingly optimistic about the…

Restrictions are beginning to lift during the pandemic, yet uncertainty still abounds, and people are searching for a sense of control. Brian Cochran of John Moore Associates discusses the perils of acquiring debt and keeping up with the Joneses, and how using God’s resources to honor him can bring more peace than any purchase can….

Debt isn’t limited to personal credit card balances or student loans. Financial Planner Brian Cochran talks with us about the national deficit, who the US owes money to, and how our attitudes toward it can drive the market. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran, Jim Williams, or ABQ Connect, and are not and not…

Tax commentary from both politicians and the public leads me to think very few people understand how our tax system actually works, and who is paying the bill to operate our government. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) compounded the sentiment that the rich pay too little in taxes, and the poor and middle…