As I look back on last year, I am reminded that progress doesn’t always mean perfection. Some goals were met, others evolved, and a few remain a work in progress – but each contributed to my personal and professional growth. This process of reflection not only highlights the progress I have made but also inspires me to keep growing in the year ahead.
Social Security changes often make headlines, and it’s easy to see why. With nearly 68 million Americans receiving benefits each month, plus millions more contributing to the system, Social Security has become an integral part of financial security for Americans since its establishment in 1935 ...
Life is full of experiences that shape our perspectives, particularly our relationship with money. Whether it's the joy of something like bringing a child into the world or getting that promotion at your job or something like the sorrow of losing a loved one or a health scare, each moment influences not only our outlook on life but also our financial habits. These events have the power to change how we view our resources and, ultimately, the world around us.
Wondering what your Woodward Financial Advisors team has been up to this summer? We've got phenomenal trips, big announcements, and fun moments to share with you below:
In estate planning, our financial assets and material possessions often take center stage. While these assets and the impact they can have on the lives of our heirs are important, they fail to fully capture the wealth accumulated throughout our lives ...
Even a financial planner with 20+ years in the business blinks when the stock markets experience a correction. We would like nothing better than to always have smooth, upward-trending returns, but that is not the nature of markets and long-term equity returns. To steal the title of the blog we are going to share with you, “This is Normal.” This blog gives us a little historical reminder that helps put the idea into context ...