What 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 […]
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A video featuring WorthPointe advisor Morgan Smith and Apollo Lupescu, VP of Dimensional Fund Advisors, focuses on issues that may be on investors’ minds as the pandemic continues. “Safety & Opportunity: Investing In The COVID-19 Era” touches on macro issues (the big picture), safety, and opportunities. The pair talks at length about why there seems […]
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 […]
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WorthPointe advisors John Chapman and Morgan Smith spoke recently about Morgan’s recently released book, Generation Squeezed—A Holistic Guide for Taking Care of Aging Parents. Watch the video here. Morgan noted he wrote the book after being a caretaker to his mom and dad prior to their deaths, and seeing others struggling in the same situation. […]
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 […]
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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 ArticleGet to Know Doug Bolles
We are pleased to welcome Doug Bolles to the WorthPointe team. Doug brings years of experience and a commitment to client service to our firm. He’s a natural fit for WorthPointe, and we look forward to you getting to know him, too. Tell us a little about yourself. I’ve lived in East Texas for about […]
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Thank you to the Austin Business Journal for including us in the Financial Planning Firms List for 2020. You can find us on the Austin-area investment management firms RIA list. We’re so thankful for our clients and friends who have helped us grow and become such a meaningful part of this wonderful community. Our Austin […]
Read ArticleAre You Financially Prepared For A Divorce?
As life expectancy rises, so do the percentage of divorces later in life. Termed gray or silver divorces, these breakups are often exacerbated by the various transitions that come later in life: empty nests, aging parents, career changes and retirement. Divorce can be a very costly venture, especially during these times of change, as couples […]
Read ArticleHear From Morgan About Caring For Aging Parents
The University of San Diego Alumni Association has been creating a series of video interviews with alumni about how COVID-19 is impacting their lives, careers, the job market and more. Recently, the association spoke with Morgan Smith, IMBA, CFP®, a financial advisor at WorthPointe, a registered investment advisor, about the financial planning profession and student […]
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