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08 Jun 2018 The Endless Immensity of You

Posted at 15:10h in The Friday Brief by Sam Bass Jr.

Allure motivates us far more than thought or logic. Abstract ideas just don't change our behavior like longings and desires do. In his book You Are What You Love, James K.A. Smith says, “We adopt ways of life that are indexed to such visions of the...

01 Jun 2018 Simplify For Understanding, But Maintain Effectiveness

Posted at 07:38h in The Friday Brief by Sam Bass Jr.

Isn’t it refreshing when experts make complex subjects understandable through stories or practical examples, without making us feel like we're getting the dummies' version? They seem to effortlessly guide us through what were before, mysterious mazes of confusion, with ease and clarity, and without a...

25 May 2018 A Wealth of Decisions

Posted at 09:03h in The Friday Brief by Sam Bass Jr.

The most important requirement for creating and protecting wealth is good decision-making. Seems obvious, until we remind ourselves of our own costly financial missteps. And before you get too hard on yourself, consider the colossal ones made by major CEOs, almost on a daily basis...

18 May 2018 Five Reasons to Review Your Income Tax Withholding

Posted at 13:04h in The Friday Brief by Ryan Smith, CFP®, RICP®, CTS™, MSFP

An often overlooked but important part of tax planning is the amount you have withheld from your paycheck. Under-withhold throughout the year and you may end up owing taxes in April. Over-withhold and you may be needlessly restricting cash flow throughout the year. President Trump signed...