How Should You Be Helping Your Aging Parents?
If your parents are over age 75, it might be time for you to provide some assistance to them. Yes, this is tough. Nothing in life has properly prepared you to address the issue of what kind of help you should be providing to your aging parents. There’s certainly a lot to consider, including knowing […]
Read ArticleShould You Consider A Backdoor Roth Conversion?
A recent episode of The John Chapman Show featured a conversation with fellow WorthPointe advisor Matt Addington, CFP® about backdoor Roth conversions — a follow up to a previous episode where the pair talked about Roth conversions in general. During the show, John and Matt talk about the why behind wanting to have a portion […]
Read ArticleEducate Yourself On Senior Housing Options for Your Loved Ones
WorthPointe advisor John Chapman talked with Senior Care Authority founder Frank Samson about finding the best option for senior housing and care on the latest episode of The John Chapman Show. In addition to stressing the importance of being educated before facing a crisis, the podcast focuses on the differences and pros and cons of […]
Read ArticleProactive Estate Planning
No one likes to talk about their own death, so estate planning is something often put off—or not done at all—with unfortunate consequences. WorthPointe advisor John Chapman talks with estate planning attorney Darlynn Morgan about why it’s so important to have a plan in a recent podcast. In addition to detailing what documents are involved, […]
Read ArticlePresidential Elections and Investing
With the 2020 election just around the corner, many people may be wondering how the stock market might react and if they should be reviewing their investments leading up to November 3. Understanding that, WorthPointe advisor John Chapman dedicated a recent podcast to this topic—and his interview of WorthPointe CEO Christopher Van Slyke provides some […]
Read Article5 Myths About Retirement Planning
As I work with more people to help them plan for retirement, I realize there are a lot of myths floating around about the planning process. Here are five of them — debunked. Myth 1: A financial advisor will help me pick stocks to beat the market. While investments are important, they’re only one slice […]
Read ArticleManaging Education Costs For Learning Challenged Students
WorthPointe advisor John Chapman recently was the special guest on LD Expert Live, a weekly YouTube show hosted by Jill Stowell, founder of Stowell Learning Centers. The focus of their conversation was how families can manage the additional costs of securing outside services for their children with learning challenges. In addition to noting the importance […]
Read ArticleExpert Strategies For Tackling Your Student Debt
How much do you own? And what’s your plan for paying it back? Student debt is in the news almost daily. However, when Robert Farrington started his blog, CollegeInvestor.com, the topic felt personal. But as he started talking about his journey, he realized he wasn’t alone. In this episode of “The John Chapman Show,” Robert […]
Read ArticleThe 3 Most Important Retirement Happiness Factors
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “money doesn’t buy happiness.” Money absolutely gives you options to participate in things that make you happy — but money itself won’t make you happy since it’s just a tool. How, then, should you invest in order to have the happiest retirement possible? According to retirement researcher and expert […]
Read ArticleWhat Are You Teaching Your Kids About Money?
WorthPointe advisors John Chapman and Matt Addington — both fathers of three — talk about the need to educate children about money in a new video. The discussion was spurred by a recent Twitter post from Kyng Kyren, Can’t Be No Sucka Wit Ya Money, which shows him talking with his young daughter about things […]
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