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Charitable giving
‘Tis the season. Most folks think about their charitable giving at the end of the year. Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons give us a bit of a nudge in the direction of gratitude and thankfulness. […]
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Thanksgiving
My grandmother used to say, “The reason we as humans can’t fully understand the beauty and wonder of Heaven is that God has placed us all in the Garden of Eden – here on Earth. […]
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Trusted contact explained by Ben Smith
In February 2018, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), one of the chief regulators of financial advisors and investment professionals, enacted a rule that has been wonderful for clients and the firms themselves. The “Trusted […]
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Identity Theft – It will never happen to me!
When it comes to identity theft, I find most folks are in one of two camps: They either live in fear of it, or they never consider it. I’m hopeful you can get to somewhere […]
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There are always great reasons not to invest – Ben Smith Life Compass Financial
We should never invest short-term money in long-term investments. Long-term investments tend to fluctuate in value. Our short-term money should be safe and not fluctuating. The purpose of our short-term money is to be able […]
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“What’s an investor to do?” “How should our portfolio be positioned?” “I’m scared. What should I do?”
These three questions tend to come up more often during periods of stock market volatility, like during this time of market volatility. The first few months of 2022 have certainly been volatile in the financial markets. Ongoing […]
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Tragedy binds people together
Many pundits have said we are today “very much a divided nation.” With all the political disagreement, COVID stress, social unrest and seemingly endless “bad” news which bombards us on a daily basis, it’s no […]
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A positive focus helps us tackle difficult tasks for progress in the New Year – Life Compass Financial
Happy New Year! For many of us, the end of the year brings a hectic rush. It’s difficult to take the time to reflect back over the previous year and also to look forward to […]
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Let’s all reflect on our blessings this holiday season! – Ben Smith, Life Compass Financial
For many of us, the holiday season brings hectic days and it can also be very stressful. Even though this is a joyous time of year for many, some folks experience sadness during this time […]
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Ben Smith Life Compass Financial – Thanksgiving traditions
My family’s Thanksgiving traditions are much like many Americans today and are rooted in my upbringing. Our Thanksgiving celebration seemed to center around food. Better said, a meal. A specific time for all of our […]