by Springwater Wealth | Jun 4, 2021 | Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
When someone mentions the word “annuity” to you, what are your immediate thoughts? Expensive? Complicated? A bad investment? Illiquid? If so, you’re not alone. Many retirees have negative perceptions of annuities. We’d like to set the record straight, but not because...
by Springwater Wealth | May 26, 2021 | Investment Management, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
What does investment risk mean to you, either for an individual security like a stock, a bond or a mutual fund, or for your entire portfolio? Measuring Investment Risk If you’re like most people, you’ll probably refer to the investment or portfolio’s standard...
by Springwater Wealth | May 21, 2021 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement Concerns, Wealth Management
Any experienced mountaineer will tell you that the most dangerous part of a climb is the descent. More serious accidents and fatalities happen when climbers are descending than when they are climbing upward. There are lots of reasons for this. Climbing can be very...
by Springwater Wealth | Feb 2, 2021 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Plans, Wealth Management
We’re continuing our overview of the 10 financial mistakes made by young professionals. 6 | No Life Insurance Why would a young professional need life insurance? Let’s first define what life insurance is. It’s a contract between you and a life insurance company, in...
by Springwater Wealth | Jan 22, 2021 | Financial Planning, Wealth Management
You’re on the right path. You’ve graduated from college and started a career in your ideal profession. You’re working hard and being recognized for it. At this pace, you’ll be able realize all your aspirations. However, there are ten financial pitfalls that that could...