James Brewer
I’ve been reflecting on the plight of African American wealth and wondering whether or not an African American financial advisor is part of the solution. Yes, I am an African American financial advisor, so I may be biased. I have, however, found that no matter the race of my client, by finding shared experiences I…
James Brewer
How does financial planning work with values integration? The question of personal values comes up daily. As Americans, we believe in life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. We live by our personal values! We also encourage religious freedom. Yet somehow, when we start talking about money, the foundation of personal values goes away. It’s rarely…
James Brewer
As a financial advisor to an 86-year-old mother, whom I helped deal with her older sister’s affairs in 2015, I’m acutely aware of the women’s retirement crisis. I remember listening to Sallie Krawcheck on Morning Joe, in April of that year. Sally highlighted that the face of nursing homes was decidedly female. I saw this…
James Brewer
When you hear the term money action plan, what does it make you think? Hopefully, it conjures thoughts of executing a plan. In our busy lives, we often have more time to think about a plan, than time to execute a plan. What’s your money action plan for your financial plan? Unfortunately, not having a…
Everyone who calls themselves a financial planner is not legitimate. A Financial Planning Services Board study found that just 22 percent of consumers feel strongly confident that they will achieve their financial goals, with only 17 percent believing strongly in their financial know-how, and 19 percent feel they are successful at sticking to their financial…
James Brewer
Financial planning for divorced people is more important than you may think! When contemplating divorce, many people put themselves under undue stress, as they worry about their financial well-being. Much of that stress is due to the fear of the unknown before, during, and after divorce. It is important to realistically focus on your financial…
James Brewer
Do you have a spending plan based on maintaining your lifestyle? How long can you sustain your current lifestyle? Have you stopped to envision what retirement lifestyle you want to enjoy? Is it visiting grandchildren, taking trips around the world are taking time for some hobbies the corporate rat race didn’t allow for? No matter…
James Brewer
The term financial plan gets thrown around casually these days. The term financial advisor is, believe it or not, equally applied to insurance agents, stockbrokers, investment adviser representatives, and those with advanced designations such as the Certified Financial Professional (CFP®). That said, some financial planners will deliver, what I call, “an assessment that does not…
James Brewer
Have you looked at a map at an outlet mall trying to find your way to a particular store? Some of the signs have a “you are here” sticker to help figure out where you’re at. No matter where you are in life — planning for retirement or planning your estate — you have goals…
James Brewer
Most people I talk to, don’t have a spending plan and feel financial independence is a pipe dream. True financial independence means having enough wealth to live on without working. For you, it may mean living a certain lifestyle. However, most of the people I talk to don’t have a budget. Dictionary.com is instructive with…
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