https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blogArticles from Kansas City financial plannershttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/your-financial-advice-options-in-kansas-cityhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/your-financial-advice-options-in-kansas-cityMon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMTWhen the Davies family relocated to Kansas City, they were thrilled about their new journey. However, as they started to contemplate their future, managing their diverse financial accounts became a challenge.…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/how-to-make-your-retirement-last-in-kansas-cityhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/how-to-make-your-retirement-last-in-kansas-cityFri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMTRetirement is supposed to be a time to relax and spend more time with family. However, with the rising cost of living, making retirement savings last can seem harder than ever. What you thought would be more…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/engaged-in-kc-8-steps-to-plan-your-joint-financeshttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/engaged-in-kc-8-steps-to-plan-your-joint-financesSun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMTCongratulations on your engagement! As you prepare for your upcoming wedding, it's a great time to start planning your financial future together. By taking a proactive approach, you can lay a solid foundation…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/switching-jobs-in-kansas-city-lessons-learned-from-a-tech-employee-turned-financial-plannerhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/switching-jobs-in-kansas-city-lessons-learned-from-a-tech-employee-turned-financial-plannerFri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMTIt happens to all of us. That feeling that maybe there is something else out there. Maybe you’re having a frustrating day (or week/month/year) at your current job and you think to yourself, “I wonder what it…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/picking-your-investments-is-a-lot-like-the-nfl-drafthttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/picking-your-investments-is-a-lot-like-the-nfl-draftWed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMTThe 2023 NFL Draft is just days away and it’s taking place in Kansas City, MO for the first, and quite possibly the only, time in history. Kansas City is home to a rich football tradition, and the best fans in…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/learn-from-the-kansas-city-chiefs-and-build-your-own-legacyhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/learn-from-the-kansas-city-chiefs-and-build-your-own-legacyTue, 28 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMTThe Chiefs’ 2022-2023 season has been one for the books. With all the Chiefs recent success, and how they’ve set up the organization to succeed in years to come, the Chiefs are well on their way to building a…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-antidote-to-unknowable-marketshttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-antidote-to-unknowable-marketsFri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMTHave you ever listened to someone in Kansas City complain about the weather? “Welcome to Kansas City, and don’t worry, if you don’t like the weather, just stick around a bit, and it will change!” Our Kansas…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/why-relationships-are-so-important-in-retirementhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/why-relationships-are-so-important-in-retirementMon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMTWhen we talk about a successful retirement, we often look at things like financial security and physical health. However, those are only part of the equation. Your relationships with friends, family, and your…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/10-kansas-city-mothers-day-gifts-that-wont-collect-dusthttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/10-kansas-city-mothers-day-gifts-that-wont-collect-dustFri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMTWhen I am working on financial plans with clients they’re almost always more interested in what they can do with their money than what they can buy with their money. If this sounds like you and your family,…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/how-to-bitcoin-in-kansas-cityhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/how-to-bitcoin-in-kansas-cityFri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMTDisclosure: This article should not be construed as specific recommendation or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Opinions…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/top-5-retirement-activities-in-kansas-city-missourihttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/top-5-retirement-activities-in-kansas-city-missouriFri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMTLet’s face it, retirement isn’t the most exciting word. It also might not sound like that much of an exciting part of life. The one thing that is certain: everyone retires (or stops working) at some point.…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/3-personal-finance-lessons-we-can-learn-from-the-chiefs-afc-championship-losshttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/3-personal-finance-lessons-we-can-learn-from-the-chiefs-afc-championship-lossMon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMTIt’s only been a month or so since the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Bengals in the AFC Championship game but it’s still a very fresh wound. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I’m still shocked at how the game…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/cerner-employees-how-does-the-oracle-buyout-affect-your-stock-compensationhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/cerner-employees-how-does-the-oracle-buyout-affect-your-stock-compensationFri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMTOn December 20th, 2021, Cerner put out a news release with the simple title Oracle Buys Cerner . As a former Kansas City tech employee who has gone through an acquisition , I feel you. Anxiety runs high.…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/where-to-stash-your-cashhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/where-to-stash-your-cashMon, 08 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMTCash may be King, but where should we stash it? I’m talking about the times we need cold hard cash. Those short, medium, and even long-term goals where investing is not the answer. For this post, I want to…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/kansas-city-fall-family-fun-that-wont-break-the-bankhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/kansas-city-fall-family-fun-that-wont-break-the-bankMon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMTFall is in the air in Kansas City, which means the leaves are turning, the Kansas City Royals are done for the season, and the Kansas City Chiefs are in full swing as the sounds from Arrowhead Stadium…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-ultimate-kc-financial-services-referral-listhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-ultimate-kc-financial-services-referral-listFri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMTMoney touches just about everything that we do in life. As a CFP® practitioner, I assist my clients in numerous disciplines as their lives become more complex. Great financial planning is about integrating…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/5-tips-for-an-easy-transition-into-retirementhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/5-tips-for-an-easy-transition-into-retirementTue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMTWhen retirement is just around the corner, it can seem exhilarating and liberating. At long last, you don’t have to punch a clock or commute to work every day. However, as thrilled as you may be for…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/real-financial-planning-optimizes-experienceshttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/real-financial-planning-optimizes-experiencesMon, 09 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMTHow much fun did you have this week? Did you do anything enjoyable or amusing? Do you find satisfaction in seeing other people have fun? Does your pleasure go down when you see that someone else is having…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/20-signs-youre-on-the-right-financial-pathhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/20-signs-youre-on-the-right-financial-pathFri, 23 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMTSetting yourself on the right financial path is rewarding financially and will help to reduce stress from your life. Here are 20 signs that you’re on the path to financial independence: You Don’t Lose Sleep…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/im-a-financial-planner-and-i-dont-think-you-should-hire-mehttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/im-a-financial-planner-and-i-dont-think-you-should-hire-meFri, 09 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMTLet me explain. This is not about me. I’m not trying to play some kind of reverse psychology trick on you. This is not a message of “just pick yourself up by your bootstraps and do it yourself” (more on that…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/should-i-rollover-an-old-401k-or-other-retirement-accounthttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/should-i-rollover-an-old-401k-or-other-retirement-accountFri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMTAlthough the Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't specifically track career changes, we can reasonable expect that most individuals will change jobs multiple times over the course of their lifetime. We see this…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/saving-for-college-in-kansas-city-missouri-vs-kansas-529-planshttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/saving-for-college-in-kansas-city-missouri-vs-kansas-529-plansFri, 16 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMTThe 529 Plan, a college savings plan named after the section of the IRS code that created it, is a state-sponsored investment program used to save and invest for qualified education expenses . The IRS, as well…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-case-for-combining-finances-when-youre-marriedhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-case-for-combining-finances-when-youre-marriedFri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMTMaybe my head has been in the sand, but over the last year or so, I’ve noticed more and more people saying they have separate finances from their spouse. According to a recent Bank of America survey , I’m not…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/how-to-receive-the-kcmo-earnings-tax-refundhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/how-to-receive-the-kcmo-earnings-tax-refundFri, 05 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMTAh, the KCMO 1% “Earnings Tax.” It is a topic of frequent debate and ultimately an indelible mainstay for those who live and/or work within the city. If you have recently moved to Kansas City or received a…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/should-i-wait-to-buy-a-house-in-kansas-cityhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/should-i-wait-to-buy-a-house-in-kansas-cityTue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMTReal estate is hot right now, but you already knew that. Why? Because housing is one of our biggest expenses in life, and real estate will also likely be one of, if not the single most valuable asset we will…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/why-kansas-city-is-actually-a-great-place-to-retirehttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/why-kansas-city-is-actually-a-great-place-to-retireFri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMTFinding a place to retire can be a tricky and serious decision. You have worked your whole life to enjoy the golden years with all the benefits they offer. In order to get the most out of your retirement,…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-power-of-simplicity-why-your-finances-shouldnt-be-complicatedhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-power-of-simplicity-why-your-finances-shouldnt-be-complicatedMon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMTThere are countless biases and cognitive errors that humans make on a daily basis -- and many of them can affect whether or not you find financial success. That’s because evolution hasn’t quite kept up with…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/giving-tuesday-charitable-causes-to-support-in-the-kc-areahttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/giving-tuesday-charitable-causes-to-support-in-the-kc-areaTue, 01 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMTPre-Black Friday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas in general has really tapped into our innate desire to consume. And we can consume on an unprecedented level when left to…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-health-savings-accountshttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-health-savings-accountsWed, 18 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMTHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) were created in 2003 so that individuals covered by high-deductible health plans could receive tax-preferred treatment of money saved for medical expenses. Ok, that sounds great…https://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/8-signs-that-you-need-a-new-financial-advisorhttps://www.kansascityfinancialadvisorsnetwork.com/blog/8-signs-that-you-need-a-new-financial-advisorFri, 30 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMTOftentimes the writing is on the wall when it comes to putting an end to a relationship. Other times, the evidence is a little more discreet and subtle. When it comes to your financial advisor, there's no…