As we continue to see volatility in the market, we are going to bring you updates and tips on how to maneuver through these volatile times. If you have any concerns feel free to give us a call at 386-755-9818

With the current volatility in the market, John Kuykendall discusses ways to protect your money.

While we don’t often get political, when it comes to money, you can never ignore political influence. From elections to impeachments, what happens in Washington has a direct impact on Wall St. and on our wallets.

Even when you think you've got it all figured out, life has a way of surprising us, but luck favors the well prepared. So, how can we prepare better for things that may have surprised others? John discusses some common (and some commonly overlooked) financial surprises and how to prepare. Don't get caught off-guard.

We have seen several changes in the tax code and laws and regulations when it comes to taxes during the Trump presidency. The Tax Reform Act of 2017 change deductions and the way many filers itemized for tax year 2018, then, with the sweeping passing of the SECURE Act in late 2019, the rules regarding our tax deferred accounts were immediately and forever changed. Did your plan keep up? Have you identified strategies to be as efficient as possible with your money?

Best selling author Tom Hegna has spent decades studying retirement, and studying those that study retirement. Through his research & experience he has found that there is only one way to set up an optimal retirement. He shares this structure of planning with us on this edition of Gulf Coast Financial.

Problems...we all have them. When it comes to our money, there are some small problems, and then there are some BIG problems. Having a plan give you the information to address many of the small problems and hopefully avoid the big ones. On this episode, John Kuykendall discusses many common financial problems and how to plan to address them.

Hearsay can be dangerous. Sometimes information we get, even from reliable sources, may not be the best information or the most applicable to our own situation. Many times in the financial world people fall victim to making mistakes, because they have based their decisions on myth, misconceptions, or just bad advice. John Kuykendall clears the air and discusses what "they" are saying.

Life will change. The world around us will change. Our financial plan must be able to evolve and adapt as well. On this edition of GulfCoast Financial John Kuykendall discuss the important changes that your plan should have made over the past several years and the changes you will need to keep up with into the future.

Costs are important. Results are most important, but costs effect our results. We need to understand the fees that we are paying with our investments. John Kuykendall helps to explain fees and how they can effect your investments, what fees actually pay for, and what is a competitive fee to pay for access to the market and managing your investments.