Prospective clients often ask us what it is like to work with a WorthPointe CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. One of the simplest ways for us to describe the WorthPointe financial planning process and client relationship is to compare it to the process of building a custom home with a general contractor. Just as you would […]
Read ArticleThe January Barometer
“As January goes, so goes the year.” At least that is the case according to the old adage made popular by the Stock Trader’s Almanac. This phenomenon is also known as the “January Barometer.” It simply means that January’s market’s performance, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, is a harbinger of how the market […]
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Austin Financial Planner and Partner Scott O’Brien, CFP® has once again been named a Five Star Wealth Manager by Five Star Professional. Five Star Professional conducts research to help consumers with the important decision of selecting a service professional. The Five Star award is presented to wealth managers and other professionals in 45 markets in […]
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You feel like you’re on the right track in your long-term financial planning: You are regularly contributing to a retirement fund, you’re investing in a few high-return stocks, you have a budget in place…and the list goes on. Overall, you know you’ve got things in motion. Yet you can’t help but feel a bit… overwhelmed. […]
Read ArticleHow to Prepare for Your Kids’ College Expenses
Fact: the inflation rate on college tuition is outpacing that of the general economy — and financial aid isn’t keeping up. With a three-percent rise in 2015 on what’s already mouth-dropping higher education expenses, it’s no wonder parents everywhere are concerned over how to save for their kids’ college expenses — and why so many […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2015 Q4: How Not To Be Worried
This title was inspired by a book called “How Not To Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking”. I was tempted to title this article the same, but most investors are ruled by their emotions so “How Not To Be Worried” is most definitely apropos given the current market volatility. There’s a difference between rational […]
Read ArticleChoosing a Financial Planner
Choosing a Financial Planner Last time you considered working with a financial planner and stepped back to evaluate your wealth, what did you look at? If you’re like most people, it probably included taking inventory on your savings and checking balances, your investment accounts, your expenses, and other things of monetary value. You’re not alone. […]
Read ArticleVolatile Year Ends With A Whimper
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 large, well-known companies. It is the best known and oldest of the many yardsticks that measure stock market performance. While not necessarily a household name, the S&P 500 Index—as its name implies—is made up of 500 larger U.S. companies. It captures about 80% of the […]
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Prepping your kids for a life of financial literacy and an understanding of investing (beyond the standard talk of allowances and savings accounts) is crucial to their financial stability and success in the long run. With the amount of resources on the market today, it’s literally never too early to start — and with your […]
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Conor McGregor, the recently crowned UFC Featherweight champion has taken the world by storm after his 13 second knockout of Jose Aldo who had successfully defended his belt for years and seemed unbeatable. The uber confident McGregor from Ireland is notorious for having his pre fight predictions outside of the ring coming true inside the […]
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