With the likelihood of a recession almost certain and most households having some amount of credit card debt, building effective financial strategies is more important than ever.

There is a lot going on in the stock market and investing industry right now. That’s why we are your go-to resource when it comes to the hot take headlines in the investing world.

Unfortunately, the chances of you needing medical attention increase as the years progress. So what can you do to prepare for this?

As we’ve said before, everyone is feeling the effects of inflation. But who is inflation affecting the most?

Things are changing very quickly in the stock market. So what can you do to enhance your portfolio’s performance in such an unpredictable time?

In recent years, the real estate market has been on fire, but now it seems to be cooling down. Do you know why this is happening?

The word “fiduciary” gets tossed around a lot in the financial advising industry. So what does it actually mean and what difference do they make in your financial planning process?

2022 has been far from a regular year, as have the past three years. The war in Ukraine, the after effects of Covid-19 on the economy, and talks of a recession all makes 2022 a very unusual year. But how have these events affected you and your finances?

A lot of people are panicking every time they check their portfolio these days. There is no need for this, in fact, you should just be riding the wave.

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few months, you have noticed the intense effects of inflation.

If you have never worked with a financial advisor before, it can leave you wondering what to expect during the onboarding process of becoming a client.

The RPA team discusses how they personalize financial services to each client to fulfill their unique goals and needs.

No one person is the same, so therefore each portfolio and client should be treated differently based on their personal goals for retirement.

In this episode, Matthew Theal, Brent Pasqua and Joshua Winterswyk, sit down to discuss the next steps for the Retirement Plan Playbook and their focus on helping those that are ready to retire. Together they highlight how their team works to connect with their clients and achieve their goals.

Whether you are talking about inflated prices of grocery lists or the struggling stock market, the conversation of an approaching recession is all around us.

In this episode, Matthew Theal, Brent Pasqua and Joshua Winterswyk of RPA Wealth Management, discuss common questions and concerns when potentially approaching a recession. Together they break down the nerves of working in an unhealthy economy and entering into your retirement.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has invoked fear in investors because some believe that this event will cause a crash in the American stock market. Is there truth to this sentiment? Or will the market gloss over this news item in a couple weeks? Brent, Matthew, and Joshua will take a look at how the stock market has performed in previous wartimes and draw some conclusions based on the historical data.

Inflation has been a hot topic since last year and rates are still rising. It's important that you find a way to hedge against this risk, so your retirement does not suffer. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua discuss some different ways you can protect your portfolio from inflation.

With 2021 in the rearview mirror, Brent, Matthew, and Joshua look ahead to what the rest of 2022 may have in store for us.

Brent, Matthew, and Joshua say goodbye to 2021 on this episode by highlighting their favorite moments of the year, what shocked them the most, and what they are looking forward to in the new year.

The end of the year is once again upon us. This is a great time to look at your finances and see if there are any improvements you can make. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua will talk about some end of the year strategies you can implement, so you can kick off 2022 with a solid financial situation.

One important financial tool that is often overlooked is a balance sheet. This will help you keep an inventory of the financial assets you have and you can easily track your progress from year to year. Brent, Matthew, and Joshua will walk you through on how to create a balance sheet, the different elements you should include, and how you can utilize this tool to make better financial decisions.