Our Nation’s Debt
https://www.johnmoore.com/content/uploads/2020/06/ABQ-Connect-052220.mp3 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…
Read MoreResponding to Stress
Stress is completely unavoidable in the world today. We are living through a period of heightened uncertainty and change. As financial advisors, our job is to help people make wise decisions with their resources, no matter what the circumstances. This critical role becomes more complicated during periods of amplified stress (positive or negative). To better…
Read MoreThe Heart of Financial Matters in Marriage
https://www.johnmoore.com/content/uploads/2020/02/20200117.mp3 Matthew 6:21 says, “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Financial Planner Brian Cochran talks to us about the connection between your beliefs and money, how to discuss money in a marriage, and why a financial advisor can be a good money marriage counselor. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran…
Read MoreStaring into the Depths of Debt
https://www.johnmoore.com/content/uploads/2020/01/ABQ-Connect-122719-podcast-3.mp3 January is here, which means Christmas is over. But debt still lingers long after the bells stop jingling. John Moore Associate’s Brian Cochran discusses how to look at debt, how you can mitigate it, and why borrowing isn’t a sin. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran and not necessarily those of Raymond James.…
Read MoreThe Risk of Doing Nothing
“The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.” –Meister Eckhart I was recently asked, “What is the most common mistake you see when advising families with their personal finances?” I thought back on all the wild decisions and unusual behaviors I’ve witnessed over the years. While many of those…
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