by Ryan Stille | Jan 6, 2022 | Financial Planning
We distributed our annual shareholder letter to clients this week. It’s something we do each January to reaffirm our guiding principles, provide reflections on the past year, and share updates on our practice. We feel good about our work and the impact it’s having...
by Ryan Stille | Dec 29, 2021 | Financial Planning, Investments, Retirement
Here’s one step to take now to get a financial head start on the new year! Create a balance sheet that tallies everything you own and all that you owe. Paper and pencil work well, however I’ve found digital copies more valuable. The value of a balance sheet is to...
by Ryan Stille | Dec 7, 2021 | Education Planning, Financial Planning
Nick Saban, head coach of Alabama’s football team, often refers to storylines and journalism, both good and bad, as “rat poison”. He recognizes what’s written or said in the media will be a distraction to his players, coaches, and staff. Wisely, he understands this...
by Ryan Stille | Nov 17, 2021 | Financial Planning, Investments, Savings, Values
I love getting my progress reports each week from Fitbit! Generally showing up each Tuesday morning via email providing me insight from the last seven days of activity. My favorite metrics are my average hours of restful sleep and resting heart rate. There are lots of...
by Ryan Stille | Oct 26, 2021 | Financial Planning
Tricks or treats, which do you choose? These themes have many applications in life, business, relationships, and money. Tricks: Failing to have a planLeverageMistaking noise for adviceSeeking complexity when simplicity worksOver/under confidenceThinking it’s...
by Ryan Stille | Oct 20, 2021 | Family, Financial Planning, Market, Values
Our family has a tradition of going apple picking each October. It is a wonderful time to get outdoors, walk the orchard, and taste all the different varieties. The bushel we quickly fill is more than enough to eat, bake, and share with friends and neighbors. Apples,...
