Financial Planning
Our Nation’s Debt
Debt isn’t limited to personal credit card balances or student loans. Financial Planner Brian Cochran talks with us about the national deficit, who the US owes money to, and how our attitudes toward it can drive the market. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran, Jim Williams, or ABQ Connect, and are not and not…
Who Really Pays the Most Taxes?
Tax commentary from both politicians and the public leads me to think very few people understand how our tax system actually works, and who is paying the bill to operate our government. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) compounded the sentiment that the rich pay too little in taxes, and the poor and middle…
Responding to Stress
Stress is completely unavoidable in the world today. We are living through a period of heightened uncertainty and change. As financial advisors, our job is to help people make wise decisions with their resources, no matter what the circumstances. This critical role becomes more complicated during periods of amplified stress (positive or negative). To better…
The Heart of Financial Matters in Marriage
Matthew 6:21 says, “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Financial Planner Brian Cochran talks to us about the connection between your beliefs and money, how to discuss money in a marriage, and why a financial advisor can be a good money marriage counselor. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran and…
Staring into the Depths of Debt
January is here, which means Christmas is over. But debt still lingers long after the bells stop jingling. John Moore Associate’s Brian Cochran discusses how to look at debt, how you can mitigate it, and why borrowing isn’t a sin. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran and not necessarily those of Raymond James….