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Nicholas Pihl
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Do Higher Mortgage Rates Mean the Housing Market Is Going to Crash?
As interest rates have risen, there's been more discussion of what these rates will do to housing prices. After all, higher interest...
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Nicholas Pihl
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Retiree Risk Checklist
My experience has been that there are often important risks or planning needs that most retirees simply aren't aware of. Nevertheless, if...
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Nicholas Pihl
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Why it pays big to work part time before retiring
I just met with a client couple in their 60s who have "almost enough" money to retire. Try as I might when crunching the numbers, I just...
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Nicholas Pihl
Aug 22, 20233 min read
How to Find Connection and Purpose in Retirement
Spiritual leader Richard Rohr talks about a life lived in 2 halves. Both of them are necessary. One isn't better than the other, and they...
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Nicholas Pihl
Aug 10, 20234 min read
The "No Plan," Plan
Here's a question I get asked from time to time, "Why do I need a a plan? If I’m 65, expecting to die at 85, why can’t I just put...
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Nicholas Pihl
Jul 31, 20234 min read
Passing On Without Leaving a Mess: How to Ease Your Family's Burden by Planning for Your Possessions
When people die, they leave behind a house full of “stuff.” Most of these possessions aren’t valuable or sentimental. There’s just a lot...
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Nicholas Pihl
Jun 2, 20235 min read
Reflections on the Berkshire Hathaway 2023 Meeting:
Why I went: Attending the Berkshire annual meeting in person has been on my bucket list for a long time, and I knew I’d regret it if I...
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Nicholas Pihl
May 4, 20234 min read
Start Building a Team Today to Deal with Cognitive Decline in Your Future
Very few people are lucky enough to make it to the end of their life without experiencing some degree of mental decline. While not all...
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Nicholas Pihl
Mar 31, 20235 min read
3 Warning Signs of Scams and What To Do About Them
Sign 1: You find yourself asking, "is this a scam?" Just by asking that question, you're 99% of the way there. It's almost certainly a...
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Nicholas Pihl
Mar 30, 20232 min read
When to retire, even if you like your job
One of the top regrets of retirees is that they wish they'd retired sooner. This poses a conundrum for people who enjoy their jobs,...
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Nicholas Pihl
Mar 22, 20233 min read
The case for staying invested
Take a look at this chart. This is the weekly price of an S&P 500 fund, going back to the start of 2012. What do you notice? Yes, it's...
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Nicholas Pihl
Mar 14, 20234 min read
"Is my money safe at Schwab and TD Ameritrade?"
Given the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, I thought it would be worthwhile to offer some education on the protections that Schwab...
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Nicholas Pihl
Mar 14, 20233 min read
"What does the Silicon Valley Bank collapse mean for me?"
It's not every week that a bank fails, and it's never a good sign. But to what degree does the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)...
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Nicholas Pihl
Mar 13, 20233 min read
What's Happening at Silicon Valley Bank?
Last week, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed and was taken over by the FDIC. The short version is that they didn't have enough capital on...
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Nicholas Pihl
Dec 30, 20223 min read
How your investments can save you money on taxes
This year, those of you with taxable investment accounts will receive a tax-reporting form from your custodian bank (such as Schwab, TD...
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Nicholas Pihl
Dec 27, 20225 min read
When real estate is risky
One key principle of good wealth management is to store your money in things that hold their value. This is good investing advice as...
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Nicholas Pihl
Dec 1, 20223 min read
Why "Visualizing" Your Goals Is Killing Your Dreams
‘Tis almost the season for New Year’s Resolutions, so I wanted to get this article out while you’re still formulating those goals because...
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Nicholas Pihl
Nov 23, 20224 min read
Thanksgiving Surprises
As a geriatric psychiatry nurse, my wife has a unique perspective on issues like aging, end-of-life care, and Alzheimers. According to...
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Nicholas Pihl
Nov 17, 20224 min read
Why Investing During Retirement is Different
You have been working hard for most of your life, contributing to retirement accounts, and hoping for the best rate of return you could...
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Nicholas Pihl
Oct 18, 20223 min read
A Halloween Horror Story
The following is a story about what happened to our family friend, George. Of course, like all the best frightful tales, what makes this...
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