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Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Sep 9, 2023
3 Things You Need to Know About Your 529 College Savings Plan
It is finally sinking in…I have exactly one year until my oldest child is enrolled in college! As I try to push down the emotions that...


Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Aug 5, 2023
Did We Already Have a Recession?
A constant question over the last year has been, “Are we headed for a recession?” Experts have been making cases for their economic...

Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Aug 1, 2023
Fed Note: July 26, 2021
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee raised the Fed funds rate today by 0.25% to a new range of 5.25-5.50%. The vote was unanimous....


Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Jun 16, 2023
Fed Note: June 14, 2021
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee elected to make no change to policy interest rates today, keeping the Fed funds rate at the...


Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
Jun 10, 2023
Diversification: Why there’s more to your portfolio than the S&P 500
Many times, when we hear references to “the market” or “the stock market” people are talking about the S&P 500. This index has become...

Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®
May 5, 2023
3 Things to Know When Financial Planning for College
Financial planning for college is an important process. I have had many conversations with clients over the years about paying for...
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