Book Review: The Total Money Makeover 3rd Edition, by Dave Ramsey Reviewed by: W. Devin Wolf, CFP® Dave Ramsey is a well-known financial author, radio host, TV personality, and public speaker whose message focuses on getting out of debt and building wealth. I have been asked my opinion on Ramsey’s philosophies by a number of clients, prompting […]
The Lottery Effect
Today’s Powerball estimated jackpot of $500 million has created a fair amount of buzz in the media. We all know how it works. You buy a ticket and instantly begin fantasizing about what you will do when you win. We’ve crunched some numbers to help optimize your daydreams. Lump Sum or Annuity? With a $500 […]
The Smart Money is Catching on to DFA (Dimensional Fund Advisors)
For the last ten years Financial Plan, Inc. has incorporated funds from DFA (Dimensional Fund Advisors) into our diversified investment portfolios. Barron’s recent article “Where the Smart Money is Headed” has DFA as the #1 place the “smart money” will invest, and discusses their approach. We use DFA as one of our investment partners because their investment […]
Devin Wolf MO Interview – Small Business Planning
Our very own Devin Wolf was interviewed by M.O. (Modus Operandi), a website that focuses on small businesses and entrepreneurs. In addition to some personal history, the interview focuses on how small business owners should approach their financial planning and their business retirement needs. MO: Why are you so passionate about helping small business owners navigate […]
A Step in the Right Direction – 401(k) Fees
Articles such as this one in Fortune regarding retirement plan fee disclosures are beginning to hit the mainstream media. This particular article focuses on an issue that has been erroding returns throughout the industry, not just 401(k) plans. At Financial Plan we believe this is a step in the right direction to increasing awareness and transparency in retirement […]
Gold ETF Tax Surprise
My dad told me recently that he just celebrated his “Heavy Metal” Birthday. He said it means that he has gold in his teeth, silver in his hair and lead in his butt. This is a good reminder article of another reality of investing in gold or precious metals. I’ve talked with a lot of people […]
Read the Summer 2013 Newsletter
Our quarterly newsletter, the Plan, has been updated for the 2013 Summer Quarter. Read more about it here.
You Are A Bad Investor
I came across this article today in the Investment News written by Mebane Faber. It reinforces the futility of trying to pick individual stocks in building a portfolio. It’s an eye-opening, quick read and definitely worth a look…and I am definitely a better than average driver. David Dick, CFP®
You Are Not A Good Investor
I came across this article today in the Investment News written by Mebane Faber. It reinforces the futility of trying to pick individual stocks in building a portfolio. It’s an eye-opening, quick read and definitely worth a look…and I am definitely a better than average driver. David Dick, CFP®
The New Income, Capital Gains, and Estate Tax Environment – Winter 2013
After many years of living with temporary tax brackets, we now have a more settled scheme due to the recently passed but inaccurately named American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Let’s outline the new realities: Income Taxes: For most taxpayers, the federal income tax rates for 2013 will be the same as in 2012: 10%, […]









