by Michael Raidt | Sep 30, 2020 | Financial Planning, Personal Stories, Uncategorized
On most week days, I’m greeted as I arrive home from the office by the sound of four kids screaming (usually happily) and running around, the sight of toys, clothes, and the remnants of afternoon snacks in the living room and kitchen, and the smell of whatever dinner...
by Michael Raidt | Aug 26, 2020 | Annuity, Financial Education
You’ve probably noticed there are more than a few things going on in the world these days that add to a sense of uncertainty, volatility, and fear. People in general prefer some degree of predictability in all aspects of their lives, and personal finances likely...
by Michael Raidt | Jul 22, 2020 | Financial Planning
My family and I recently vacationed at the Portage Point Inn, outside of Onekama, Michigan for a week. During one unseasonably hot afternoon my brother-in-law jumped from his chair poolside, hopped a fence and ran down a nearby dock in a panic. Along the way he...
by Michael Raidt | Jun 17, 2020 | Personal Stories
The coronavirus pandemic, which has taken the lives of more than 428,000 individuals and counting, has impacted the life of nearly every human on the planet. For me, someone privileged enough to be healthy, employed and white, it’s been nothing more than dealing with...
by Michael Raidt | May 13, 2020 | Budgeting, Financial Education
If you are a client of TAAG you have probably had a conversation or two over the years about your cash flow. It’s a common topic that we discuss in meetings. Understanding your cash flow is a basic building block of financial planning. It helps you to identify...
