Presidential 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 […]
Read ArticleWhat Should You Do If You’re Recently Retired?
WorthPointe advisors John Chapman and Matt Addington provide their answers to that question in a new video that touches on three areas: the emotional impact of the pandemic; what you seek to accomplish; and what changes, if any, may be required with respect to income planning. Discover why we feel you shouldn’t be panicking, why […]
Read ArticleHow Should You Get Back In?
Are you one of the many people who sold at the end of March when the market dipped — and are now wondering what to do next? In a new video, WorthPointe founder Christopher Van Slyke and advisor John Chapman discuss the value of putting the past behind you and moving forward with a focus […]
Read ArticleRetirement Planning: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
The process of planning for retirement is more complex than ever before. Since pensions have all but gone extinct, it can be a challenge to know how much income you’ll have as a retiree. It’s easy to get distracted by questions like “how much should I save?” and focus your attention on some arbitrary number. […]
Read ArticleHow Small Businesses Are Applying for Disaster Relief
The unprecedented effect of COVID-19 on the economy has resulted in a number of disaster relief alternatives being available to small businesses — and things seem to change rapidly as they scramble for funds. WorthPointe advisor John Chapman spoke with CPA Darren Morrow of Morrow & Co, CPAs, to learn how its small business clients […]
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