Many investors think they understand the concept of diversification - but most portfolios fall victim to skew which can damage results in both an up or down market. Why? Because asset classes respond different to stimuli in the world. What works in one setting may not work in another.

In this episode Mary Sterk discusses how to allocate and maintain a diversified portfolio.

You Have A Transition You Need A Plan - Episode #09-16-2017 by Sterk Financial

Estate planning now involves more than just your money - it also includes your digital assets. Passwords, photos, digital intellectual property - the values can add up to significant amounts. However many people ignore these things in their estate plan. In this episode Mary Sterk shares smart ideas on how to include digital assets in your estate plan.

Floods, tsunamis, hurricanes - what do they all have in common? Financial devastation for many involved. The recent damage from Hurricane Harvey begs the question - do natural disasters affect the markets? In this episode Mary Sterk investigates the ripple affect in the markets caused by some of the world's largest disasters.

It's back to school time and college savings is on many peoples minds. Parents & Grandparents alike can learn how how to best help that budding scholar - from 529 plans to life insurance to Roth IRA's. In this episode Mary Sterk discusses several ways to save for college on a tax favored basis.

Retirement for the high net worth comes with it's own particular brand of unique financial planning issues. In this episode Mary Sterk discusses strategic advice for those with portfolios of over a million dollars.

It's no surprise that money issues can create stress fractures in even the strongest of marriages. In this episode Mary Sterk talks about great questions for couples to discuss that are designed to best understand each others money mindsets.

Don’t pay a dollar more taxes then you have to! Sure - this is good advice, but it can be complicated to find every deduction and credit you can take. In this episode Mary Sterk shares a few mid year tax hacks to help keep more of your money in your own pocket.

People of all wealth levels have unique struggles, worries and challenges when it comes to money. While the financial problems of the wealthy may often be labeled "first world problems", they still create levels of stress and anxiety for many people. From relationship issues to business problems, managing a large fortune can be a time consuming and difficult task. In this episode Mary Sterk discusses 10 of the top worries that people with larger amounts of money often have.

There are only a few ways to actually get rich. In this episode Mary Sterk shares wise words to help you on your money making journey.