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A Balanced Perspective Towards Taxes
Note: None of this post constitutes tax advice or advice about filing taxes. This post is for educational purposes only. If you...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Apr 9, 20184 min read


F.A.Q. #9 - Is a 'Fiduciary Securities Advisor' in YOUR Best Interests?
The term 'fiduciary' has become FAR more marketing 'hype' than it really deserves to be, and that 'hype' is serving only ONE kind of 'advisor' - an advisor that, ironically, might NOT be in YOUR best interests! Please allow me to explain: In the financial services world, nearly anyone can call themselves a financial advisor, regardless of licensing. The term 'financial advisor' is not a regulated term. The following titles are regulated terms with corresponding licensing:

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Mar 16, 20186 min read


Investments will LOWER Your Potential Retirement Income! (Safe Withdrawal Rate)
About 4 years ago, Morningstar Research, Inc., adjusted their recommendations of a 4% "safe" withdrawal rate... to a 2.8% "safe"...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Mar 14, 20182 min read


Points vs %'s: Which one to pay more attention to?
Today, the DJIA closed down -1,175 points below last Friday's -665 points. What does this mean? I don't know. I'm not an economist. ...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Feb 5, 20181 min read


Will you DISINHERIT your children? On Accident or on Purpose?
Check your beneficiary designations on your insurance policies, your IRS Regulated Retirement Plans (IRA, 401k, etc.), and check your...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Feb 3, 20181 min read


Why You Need the Dow To Be At Over 44,400 Today...
Today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (top 40 stocks) closed at over 26,000 for the first time. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Jan 17, 20181 min read


Suze Orman's "Advice" is Reckless at Best
Today, I want to talk about the difference between a financial entertainer and a true financial consultant. I found this clip of Suze...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Jan 11, 20185 min read


What's the Craze About Bitcoin?
Bitcoin seems to be taking up a lot of investment & market news over the past few months, so it's highly appropriate for me to talk...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Jan 9, 20182 min read
The New 2018 Tax Law Changes
Okay, it's here. (Well, I found what I was looking for.) A summary of the tax law changes for 2018. There are a few that stand out to...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Jan 6, 20184 min read


The Cost of Collecting Social Security Retirement Benefits Early
This advice is primarily for the breadwinner of a home. Social Security Retirement Benefits are the best money you CAN'T buy! So, it is...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Jan 5, 20181 min read
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