Inflation is a reality in all economies, and it generally occurs for one of two reasons. These are known as “cost-push,” or “demand-pull.” Good businesses and companies that want to retain their employees have to insulate them, to some degree, against the falling value of a dollar. This is often referred to as a cost-of-living-adjustment

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This year has forced many to think about retiring early. Perhaps the thought has crossed your mind? When it comes to retiring early, some of the benefits are obvious! You get to live your life without the constraints of work, and you are able to pursue your own interests. There are good reasons for retiring

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Team Mindful Money discusses societal trends and high-frequency economic data in light of the 2020 election, vaccine availability, and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal, and the potential impacts on our economy and investments.

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What do you think of when you hear the words financial advice? Many people imagine a salesperson who pushes products and only cares about padding his or her own pocket. In fact, many people shy away from working with financial advisors, assuming advisors are only out to make a commission. But this is a major

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Laurie’s direct honesty and vulnerability about her own money story is refreshing. If we could all start with a little honesty with ourselves, we would be better off both individually AND collectively. Thanks Laurie. ABOUT THE EPISODE: From Laurie Ruettimann: I’ve got a book coming out in January and there’s a chapter in there all

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Thanks Adam. It was great to be on the show. Given your own industry history, I am happy that you approve of our education mission because you know as well as anyone that Mission Matters. SUMMARY Financial planning is not about money and the real benefits of financial planning are not financial. At its best,

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Age demographics are shifting. People are living longer than ever before, and we’re stressing our global health and retirement systems as a result. When Social Security was designed, you worked for 40 years, retired, and then died 5 years later on average. The money you paid into the program went on to support those who

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The financial industry is dominated by a “beat-the-market” attitude that infects everyone, but is ineffective. Being mindful will lead to far better investment experiences and outcomes and less financial anxiety. Education Over Headlines 2020 brought the advent of the worst global public health crisis in a century. In response, the world locked down, putting its

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Kurt, thanks for a fun conversation. Always a pleasure to talk with a like-minded soul about all the incredible potential good our industry is capable of… if we could just stop focusing on the product and start focusing on the people! Follow Financial Leadership Intelligence with Purpose (FLiP) FLiP Podcast | Instagram | About Kurt

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