2020 – Page 2 – Pathfinder Wealth Management, Inc.

Survival Guide: Lessons Learned For The Next Stock Market Crash

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Walter Storholt

So, we’ve all experienced what a market crash feels like in recent memory. If you had forgotten what it felt like in 2008, then 2020 should have been a sobering reminder of what it’s like to experience that sudden market drop. Now, we don’t know when the next market crash will come. Will rising virus cases now or a resurgence in the fall cause another one? Will the lead up to, or result of, the election cause turbulence? We just don’t know what factor is going to come along and serve as the catalyst for the problem. But what we can do is follow some basic rules to ensure we don’t lose our shirts next time the arrow on the graph tumbles down. […]

Mailbag: Penalty Fees, Inheritance, Travel Budget, & Using A Trust In Your Plan

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Walter Storholt

On today’s show, we answer questions that have come in the mailbag. We discuss if it’s worth paying a penalty fee on a variable annuity, letting your children know about their inheritance, how to budget for travel, and if incorporating a trust in your plan is a good strategy. […]

Why Is The Stock Market Going Up When The Economy Is Going Down?

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Walter Storholt

There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic caused major turmoil in the stock market, but it seems that the stock market has continued to go up since the big dip that initially happened. Some people are skeptical of this trend and do not think that the market will recover quickly, while others remain optimistic. Barbara and Phil will explain why this trend has been happening and where they think the economy is headed. […]

Should You Be Wary Of Some Of Dave Ramsey’s Advice?

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Walter Storholt

Dave Ramsey has earned a lot of respect among savers and investors over the years as evidenced by his enormously popular radio show, books and sold out performance venues when he speaks. But is all of his advice worth following? Is it possible that some of the things he professes will actually hurt you financially? Let’s take a look at some of Dave’s most popular advice and see if and when it makes sense for retirees and pre-retirees to disagree. […]

Mailbag Edition

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Walter Storholt

We’ve had a lot of great listener questions come in, so we decided to make them the focus of this episode. Beverly asks if she is properly diversified given the large number of mutual funds in her portfolio. Amber is curious if she is on track to retire with the amount of money she has saved at age 55. Barbara and Phil tackle these questions and much more. […]

Best Intentions, Bad Advice

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Walter Storholt

Barbara and Phil will provide an update on conversations they’ve had with clients about the Coronavirus and then move into a discussion on where you’re getting financial advice from. […]

The CARES Act

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Walter Storholt

Congress recently passed the CARES Act to try and help alleviate some of the financial impacts that the Coronavirus has had on the country. Barbara and Phil will run down the main points of this bill and discuss their overall thoughts of this new piece of legislation. We will also answer a few mailbag questions in the second half of the show. […]

Solid Financial Truths

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Walter Storholt

A lot of things in the financial landscape have an “it depends” resolution. It can be frustrating when things are so fluid and vary person to person. So, let’s discuss some financial truths that we can state with confidence and see what we can learn from them. […]

Coronavirus Update & Financial Dictionary

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Walter Storholt

The Coronavirus and other economic forces have caused the stock market to crater and experience some wild ups and downs the past few weeks. It has a lot of investors feeling emotional and worried about their retirement plans. Barbara and Phil will give their opinions on the down market and the advice they are currently giving their clients. We will also break down what a backdoor Roth IRA is and discuss the differences between active and passive management styles. […]

How To Set Financial & Retirement Goals

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Walter Storholt

We talk all the time about how people need to give their dollars purpose or set goals for their retirement and even specifically for certain investments. But let’s dive deeper into what different goals look like for various folks approaching retirement. How do you determine if a goal is realistic or out of reach? We’ll tackle that conversation with plenty of examples on this episode. […]