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“Should I hire a CPA or do my own taxes?”
“Should I hire a CPA or do my own taxes?”
Andy MardockFebruary 7, 2025Taxes, Self-Employed, Solopreneur
My Company's Stock Price Is Down, Now What? - Part 2
My Company's Stock Price Is Down, Now What? - Part 2

It’s a natural reaction to hold onto your company’s stock while the price is down. You might, however, be curious about some of the pros and cons of waiting for the share price to recover. Let’s get started.

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Andy MardockMay 17, 2023Equity Compensation, Company Stock, Investing
My Company's Stock Price Is Down, Now What?
My Company's Stock Price Is Down, Now What?

When your company’s stock price falls, the experience is downright painful. Making things worse, knowing what to do next can be exceedingly challenging. In this series, I’ll help you make sense of the drop and provide several different approaches for handling your concentrated stock during turbulent times.

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Andy MardockFebruary 15, 2023Equity Compensation, Company Stock, Investing
How to Hire a Financial Planner
How to Hire a Financial Planner

A skilled and trustworthy financial planner can provide you with accurate and objective financial advice that is tailored to your unique goals and financial situation. But finding the right one can feel like navigating a maze. Read on for ideas to help your search process.

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Andy MardockJanuary 11, 2023Smart Money Tips, Getting Started, Financial Planning
9 Planning Ideas to Wrap up the Year
9 Planning Ideas to Wrap up the Year

The end of the year is full of holidays, family, friends, and planning! Many time-sensitive financial planning topics coincide with the end of the year. I hope the content and questions below will shed light on some items I’m working through with clients as we turn the corner on 2022.

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Andy MardockDecember 6, 2022Smart Money Tips, Financial Planning
The Value of Simplification
The Value of Simplification

As a Certified Financial Planner™, it will come as no surprise to you that I have a tendency toward optimization – seeking perfection in any endeavor. But the benefit clients often tell me they value most isn’t necessarily when we dive deep into the weeds; it is the help simplifying their complex lives.

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Andy MardockNovember 2, 2022Smart Money Tips, Financial Planning
Beyond the Headlines: Market Review – 2nd Quarter 2022
Beyond the Headlines: Market Review – 2nd Quarter 2022

We are all keenly aware of the news headlines covering the first half of 2022. Wise folks know there is always more going on than headlines suggest, and nuance does not capture (or keep) attention. Let’s pull back the curtain and take a look at five important points.

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Andy MardockJuly 13, 2022Markets, Investing
Which is Worse: Going to the Dentist or the Financial Planner?
Which is Worse: Going to the Dentist or the Financial Planner?

A funny little statistic came to my attention recently: nearly half of Americans between the ages of 40 and 59 would rather visit the dentist than make an appointment with a financial advisor.

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Andy MardockJune 22, 2022Getting Started, Financial Planning
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