As interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continues to grow, some Woodward Financial Advisors clients are curious whether their portfolios include investments in these loosely regulated holdings. While it's important to understand the basics of cryptocurrency and the underlying blockchain technology, we want to clarify that our investment approach does not include direct exposure to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin ...
The right insurance coverage isn’t just a box to check, it's a key part of protecting everything you've worked so hard to build. Whether you're retired and enjoying the next chapter of life or still working toward your financial goals, understanding what your homeowners or renters’ insurance actually covers can make all the difference when the unexpected happens ...
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never heard someone at a cocktail party brag about the steady, consistent returns they’ve enjoyed from their well-diversified mutual fund investments. We are also acutely aware that our diversified investing strategy isn’t always “sexy,” but as financial advisors, we believe in the power of the long-term growth of the market, despite the inevitable downturns along the way ...
Over the past year, many of you have heard me talk about building my first home. Now that I’m finally nearing the finish line, I’ve had time to reflect on how much this journey has reinforced one of the most important principles of financial planning: matching your money to your goals ...
When it comes to managing your money, one word that doesn’t get many headlines, but should, is intentionality. Whether you're actively building your savings or thoughtfully planning how to spend your retirement nest egg, being intentional means directing your finances toward what truly matters, rather than letting your money run on autopilot—or worse, impulse.
This is a common question when things seem volatile in the world, and we know there is a chance you’ve asked yourself this recently. You are not alone. The issues of the day are complex but the answer to your question may be somewhat simple – yes AND no. Every situation and scenario of the time is slightly different than those of the past, so in this regard, yes, it is different. But at the same time, no, it is never different because markets work over the long term based on fundamentals and those don’t change ...