Brightworth has been monitoring the developments in the recent cyberattack linked to the SolarWinds Orion platform. We are dedicated to maintaining the security of your data and of our systems and want to share the status of our investigation into this widespread attack.
Choosing the right advisor
As the saying goes, "When times are good, anyone can make money." In the tenth year of the bull market following the Great Recession, markets are at or near all-time highs, but recent volatility has some investors uncertain on where the markets will go from here. Many are re-evaluating their relationship with their financial advisor to ensure that they are in good hands.
Bright Ideas
Read what Brightworth advisors and planners have to say about wisely managing your financial future.
As 2020 has come to a close, we can’t help but reflect on what is sure to go down as one of the most unpredictable years the financial markets have ever seen. The pandemic that rocked the entire globe in the first quarter has changed the world forever, with the end results still very much up in the air.
Here’s a New Year’s resolution that will stick, get in the best financial shape of your life! Wealth advisor Patricia Sklar has created this easy and effective financial workout everyone should try.
Despite the dire warnings of many in the media that a contested presidential election would cause mass upheaval in financial markets, relative calm has ensued. Following the election, the S&P 500 has staged a sharp rally, despite the continued uncertainty surrounding the political fallout of the results.
The holiday season is in full swing not only for shopping, but for cyber-criminals too. We’ve begun the busiest online shopping season, and the bad guys are planning to get rich with your money. So, here are this year's Top 10 Holiday Cybersecurity Alert Tips.
The end of 2020 is in sight, but there is still plenty of time left to make a number of financial moves that will help improve your retirement savings, reduce your tax bill and benefit your community.
Bright Blog
Check out what Brightworth advisors and planners have to say about wisely managing your financial future.
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Wed, 05/08/2019 - 11:28
As mentioned in Part 1, most business owners will leave substantial dollars on the table when they sell their business, and less than one-third of business owners will be able to successfully transition out of their business.
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Wed, 05/08/2019 - 11:26
If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely spent years, possibly decades, building your business. No doubt you’ve poured your heart, soul and much of your finances into making your business successful. Unfortunately, if you’re like most business owners, you probably haven’t spent much time planning to capture the value you’ve created in your business.
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Tue, 04/30/2019 - 14:14
I hate this cliché, but it kind of fits…Rome wasn’t built in a day. Your goals don’t have to be accomplished in day, or even a year. The important thing is to set goals, make progress and keep at it. Doing nothing will not produce results. As Mark Twain famously said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
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Fri, 04/05/2019 - 12:21
What did your parents teach you about money growing up? Was money an open conversation in your family or a taboo topic? Regardless of their intentions, each of our parents taught us something about money. Here are some tips for how to purposefully teach your young children about money and make it fun!
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Tue, 02/26/2019 - 11:51
It’s been 10 years since the last bear market, commonly defined as a sustained decline of 20 percent or more. We experienced a significant correction late last year, with stock dropping almost, but not quite 20 percent. Equity prices have since staged an impressive recovery so far this year. While we don’t know if the next bear market is right around the corner or a long time away, to successfully navigate the next one and keep their investment strategy intact, investors need to know three things...
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Tue, 02/26/2019 - 11:33
Investors know stocks often stumble during economic recessions, so it’s no surprise we are frequently asked if a US recession is likely in 2019. The good news is that the economy is expected to continue to grow this year, making it the longest economic expansion in US history.
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Tue, 02/26/2019 - 11:21
Despite the continuing buzz about slowing economic growth in 2019, most economists are not predicting a US recession this year. In fact, for long-term investors, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Here are six potential surprises that should give investors a respite from some of the dire predictions and help guide your investment decisions this year:
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Thu, 02/14/2019 - 11:07
A very common statement I’ve heard from my clients over the years when discussing retirement goes something like this: “I don’t want to just stop working. I would go crazy.”
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Tue, 01/29/2019 - 10:30
Last month, it appeared that Scrooge, the Grinch, and the Wet Bandits from the movie “Home Alone” were conniving to steal Christmas from investors.
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Tue, 01/29/2019 - 09:34
Many of my clients nearing retirement talk a lot about life after work. But do you know what they often worry about most? Not just money – but how to wisely use their time, talent, influence, AND money in their retirement years.
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Thu, 12/27/2018 - 00:00
Celebrating New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are always a lot of fun. On New Year’s Eve, my husband and I celebrate with our young children by ringing in the New Year with friends who also “risk” trying to see if their little ones can make it to midnight as well! Sometimes we make it to midnight, sometimes we depart by 9pm as someone is melting down.
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Mon, 12/17/2018 - 14:25
A financial strategy that is easy to manage is so important to help busy attorneys pay taxes, save for retirement and other goals, and have the cash flow needed for living expenses. Here are five fundamental steps any attorney should consider right now.