by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Case Studies
Nancy’s husband died a few years ago, and her kids asked her to move closer. So, she sold her home in Idaho and purchased a home in Arizona. Although she loved being closer to the kids, she missed her neighbors and old community. Summers in Arizona can be brutal,...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Recent Posts
Financial Planning and Portfolio Recommendation At Enduring Wealth Advisors®, the first step of the financial planning process is getting to know you, your current situation, and your long-run goals. Our job is to listen, contemplate, strategize, and provide...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Videos
The screams of pain and anguish come every few minutes. Breathe. Focus on the breathing. Fully effaced and dilated 10 centimeters. Time to push. Another scream of pain and anguish. The head is out. One more push and we have a new baby. It’s the baby’s turn to scream....
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Retirement, Running Money ®, Videos
What’s in a name? Mine is simple, one syllable, “Ralph”. It supposedly means wolf or hero. In my line of work I’d prefer hero, because the way I work is nothing at all like the “Wolf of Wall Street.” Call me the hero of main street. Our clients know they need...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Market Volatility
It was a little guy, about a foot long, just stretched out across the main trail. I was two steps beyond him before stopping, realizing it’s the first I’ve seen this season. Experienced runners develop a “sixth sense” about their footfalls. As this summer winds down,...
