Mary Beckemeyer is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and member of the Financial Planning Association. Serving clients at First Element Insurance Planners in Saint Louis, MO and the surrounding communities.
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“Retirement” is different now than it was for previous generations. Retirees used to be able to count on a solid pension, full healthcare...
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You may also need to use additional estate planning tools depending on the size and complexity of your estate. These tools may be useful for...
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Benjamin Franklin’s words still ring true today. Since the time he wrote “The Way to Wealth,” there has been no shortage of information and...
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I first met with Steven and Janice (names changed) a few years ago. They had always saved somewhere around 5% of their salary, but at times...
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By FPA Members Elaine King, CFP®, CDFATM and Philip Herzberg, CFP®, AEP®, MSF Last Updated: May 7, 2012Dr. Lee Hausner,...
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This week is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday of the year. My day will kick off running 10k with thousands of my closest friends in Cincinnati...
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You have done all the hard work and fun research. You have picked out the color, make and model of your dream (or at least next) car. You have...
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With market volatility and real estate prices where they are today, many are wondering, “Should I invest in real estate?”Real estate can add...
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I recently had the opportunity to revisit retirement modeling software. As one of my jobs, I teach a economics course, and one of the things I...
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An understanding of hindsight bias and other aspects of behavioral finance can make you a better investor by increasing awareness of the...
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