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It’s The Most Wonderful (And Expensive) Time of Year!
As the holidays are rapidly approaching, the main concern I’m hearing is, “How am I going to pay for everything? Inflation is out of control!”

Let’s Get Started with Jill Smith Entrekin
The Happiest Retirees podcast debuted on September 19, 2023, and Jill Smith Entrekin was our very first guest. As the new kids on the podcast

Do You Want to Become the Millionaire Next Door?
When you think of a millionaire, what do you see? A butler selecting from an identical lineup of tuxedos parading along a conveyor belt in a closet

10 Financial Catalyst Events That Could Impact Your Happy Retirement Planning
Change is part of life. There’s no avoiding it, and the energy spent trying is wasted. As we plan for retirement, it’s essential that we

Client Spotlight: Liz & David’s Dream Trip to Iceland
Our readers know that from time to time, we like to swing the spotlight around, off of us, so that the light can shine brightly

10 Lifestyle Catalyst Events That Could Impact Your Happy Retirement Planning
Life is unpredictable. One of the very few things we can count on as we plan for retirement is that change will be constant. We

Consistency vs. Chasing Returns: A Study on Investment Performance
The fear of missing out (FOMO) is the anxiety a person feels when missing out on opportunities they perceive that others are experiencing. Whether it

The Cost of Living in a Mad, Mad World
With all the suffering and strife in various parts of the globe, it’s challenging to focus on much else. No financial news matters more than

Wes Answers Listener Questions
I’ve been doing some form of financial radio for more than fifteen years. In the book Outliers: The Story of Success, author Malcolm Gladwell stated

Client Spotlight: Barbi’s Cowgirl Escapade & Living the Colorado Dream
We’ve all got that dream that’s been creepin’ and crawlin’ around in the back of our minds for years. Perhaps it’s something we’ve always wanted

Filing Early for Social Security Benefits: Avoid This Misstep in Your Retirement Planning
Saving Grace, The Early Filing Bear Trap As Capital Investment Advisor’s resident Social Security specialist, I spend a fair amount of time helping people with

Three Things You Might Not Know About Markets . . . That I Think You Should
Investing is an endeavor of patience and perspective, two virtues not shared by the hurried world. The twenty-four-hour news cycle, social media, and smartphones ensure
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