Understanding market expected return and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) for estimating returns is important for any investor. This article provides an overview of how the CAPM helps determine expected stock market returns and how much the stock market has returned throughout its history per Read more…
When You Should Develop a Succession Plan for Your Business
Most savvy business owners develop a business plan that includes an exit strategy. However, many companies fail to put a succession plan in place. In fact, only 34% of family-owned businesses have a succession plan , and those are usually very informal — meaning most don't survive for later Read more…
Importance of The Family Meeting
My grandfather (we called him Pappy-O) passed away recently, after almost two years of entrapment in his body and his mind. He was the father of three children, grandfather of six, and married to my grandmother (Mammy-O) for 65 years. For most of those years, he drank a cup of coffee with her every Read more…
The Secure Act 2.0: What You Need to Know
The Secure Act, passed in 2019, brought many changes to the retirement and financial planning landscape. We re-capped some of the biggest impacts of the original bill in a webinar that you can now access on-demand in the Plancorp resource library. Read more…
3 Best Investment Strategies to Consider to Meet Your Finance Goals
It goes without saying that traditional savings accounts aren’t enough to grow your money. As a type of investment, savings accounts are one of the safest places to put your money. The funds are liquid, so you can withdraw whenever and without penalties. However, these accounts are low-yield — Read more…
