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What makes a good client?
I've been giving this some thought as I thought it would make an excellent blog article. Let me start with the obvious: Yes, it is up...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Mar 10, 20236 min read


"It's just not for me."
This is a different blog article because it's not necessarily specific to any one thing. It's about a comfort level about using various...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Jan 18, 20233 min read


What about Tax Equivalent Yield (TEY) investing?
Back in my designation studies, we certainly studied the tax code, but it was primarily focused on accumulating money, particularly in...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Dec 21, 20222 min read


Understanding Collateral Uses for Credit and Wealth:
What is collateral and how can I use it in my life? Learning about the various uses of collateral is not something that is discussed at...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Oct 28, 20225 min read


Understanding the Safe Withdrawal Rate
A few years ago, I was talking about the Safe Withdrawal Rate with another advisor. What he asserted was that you could still grow your...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Aug 8, 20222 min read


Stock Market Risk vs Index Performance Risk: Is Zero YOUR Hero?
Last month, I had the privilege to be invited and flown to the corporate office of a prominent insurance company to learn about their...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Aug 5, 20225 min read


1035 Exchange Considerations
First, what is a 1035 exchange? A 1035 exchange is similar to a 1031 exchange in real estate. It preserves the tax basis and the gains...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Aug 2, 20223 min read


Myth #17: "Just Invest the same way that insurance companies do... without the costs!"
One common response or objection to life insurance and annuity insurance contracts is that, because they have various expenses or...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
May 18, 20223 min read


Selling Depreciated Real Estate CAN be WORSE than a 401(k) for taxes!!
First my caveat/disclosure: I am NOT an expert in this area. I will reference a couple of links to help round out what I'm going to...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Apr 13, 20222 min read


Myth #16: "I'm going to be in a lower tax bracket when I retire." Understanding RMDs
This is a common phrase that I hear from traditional planners, advisors, CPAs, and attorneys. Here's what's interesting about this...

David H. Kinder, RFC®, ChFC®, CLU®
Dec 20, 20214 min read
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