by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Client Stories, Health, Motivation, Protecting Family Money, Videos
It’s that time of night for Marty. Brrr, it’s cold outside. Heck, it’s cold inside the tent. Unzip the sleeping bag, and then the tent. Is it better to do it fast and get it over with, or slow and quietly so no one else wakes up? Doggone it, where’s the flashlight?...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Client Stories, Enduring Principles, Protecting Family Money, Retirement, Videos
Marty and his new wife honeymooned in Italy. They enjoyed many of the touristy things, but being a retired machinist, he is always interested in complex structures. Like Michelangelo’s David. You know, that famous 17’ tall statue of the kid who killed Goliath with a...
by Enduring Wealth Advisors | Identity Theft, Protecting Family Money, Technology, Videos
Ever wondered how well you are protected from Cyber Criminals? We met with Tim Marsh and his team to discuss precautions we can take to protect ourselves online. Check it out! Click here to see full video. For more ideas of how to protect yourself, check out our...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Client Stories, Enduring Principles, Identity Theft, Protecting Family Money, Videos
Saturday morning, Charlie got a call from the power company. She’d just moved into her new home and they said she hadn’t paid the deposit to move the account to the new location. If it didn’t get paid right away, they were turning off the power. She was certain that...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Business, Economic Commentary, Politics, Protecting Family Money
Black and white. No shades of grey allowed. Color? Don’t even think about it. Well, it’s ok to think about nuances, but be careful with whom you discuss them. So, I’m taking a chance here, because I see lots of subtlety in the world. In fact, I believe that most...
by Ralph Bender, MBA, CFP® | Client Stories, Credit Management, Financial Plan, Motivation, Protecting Family Money, Videos
Charlie wasn’t always unusual. She used to keep up with her friends’ spending habits, and ultimately, lived week-to-week, paycheck-to-paycheck. Then a crisis she was not prepared for hit her family. It surprised her when she realized how much she needed mom and dad....
