McDonough financial advisor Archives

Book Summary – The Investment Answer

By Curt Stowers | July 12, 2024 |

Gordy and Murray walks individuals through the five key decisions that individuals need to make in order to be successful as investors. See how you’re doing…

Monday Morning Motivation – Humility

By Curt Stowers | July 1, 2024 |

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Would you be a better person if you spent time focusing on the key aspects/dimensions of humility?

Monday Morning Motivation – Handle

By Curt Stowers | June 24, 2024 |

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Which handle are you going to grab hold of when you face your next challenge or crisis?

Finding A Financial Advisor Even Your Mom Could Trust

By Curt Stowers | June 21, 2024 |

You’ve come to the conclusion that you need the help of a financial advisor. Multiple friends have given you “their guys” name. You’re confused and overwhelmed. You don’t want to make the wrong choice and you’re worried that you may inadvertently hire the next Bernie Madoff. Sound familiar? That’s not surprising at all. For most…

Making Sure You Can Collect a Paycheck in Retirement

By Curt Stowers | May 17, 2024 |

You’ve spent the last thirty-plus years of your life building a nest egg. You watched your expenses, saved a fair amount each month, and used a good strategy to build up a 401(k) balance bigger than you would have ever imagined was possible. As the last person leaves the room from the retirement party, several…

Should You Take A Lump Sum Pension Distribution?

By Curt Stowers | May 10, 2024 |

So you’re faced with a choice: take the money now or wait for your pension to kick in. What do you do? In this article we take you through how to make the choice that is right for you