In this episode, Ben Taatjes discusses not letting the market fluctuations affect your day to day mood and speaks on end of year strategy. Also, Social Security can be a continual source of income for retirees and to learn more at Tim Mattern's Social Security event next Thursday, November 16th.

How can you use these rates to make your money work for you? In this episode, Ben Taatjes speaks about the higher interest rates, how you can build your wealth to use as income in retirement and making sure that your goals, as a person, are aligned with your money.

Having reoccurring income in retirement is a crucial part of your overall plan. Social Security creates a regular paycheck that, in our experience, clients have had the easiest time spending. In this episode, Ben Taatjes explains the importance of spending versus saving in retirement.

In light of the recent attacks on Israel, many investors may ask, "How will the markets react and what affect will the war in Israel have on my 401(k)?" While we have to understand and prepare for all types of risks including geopolitical – another, perhaps more valuable question might be, "What affect does my 401(k) have on the war in Israel?"

The Fed's ongoing pledge of "higher interest rates for longer" has rattled financial markets and raised the cost of everything from mortgages to credit cards. Now adding to tensions are the recent events in the occupied territories of Israel and Palestine which, in addition to a grievous loss of life, immediately pushed oil prices higher.

The bond market drove stock prices for much of last week as investors fretted about rising bond yields. After beginning the week with small gains, stocks resumed their September decline amid weak housing data and a decline in consumer confidence.

In this episode, Ben Taatjes CKA® shares how an abundant mindset paves the way to create, add value to others and not let money have a grip on a person's life.

Last week Taatjes Financial Group hosted our annual Fall Kick-off Open House. Not only was the open house a wonderful time of great wood-fired pizza and cupcakes, it was a reminder of the deep and meaningful relationships we have with our clients. In this episode, Ben Taatjes CKA® explains the role we desire to play during wonderful and difficult seasons of our clients' lives.

Ben Taatjes CKA® share three to-do's to check off your list as an investor now that fall is upon us.

Investor sentiment turned positive last week as signs of economic softness were interpreted as reason for the Fed to hold off on further rate hikes. A downward revision of Q2 economic growth and fresh signs of a cooling labor market reversed the recent rise in bond yield. They helped trigger a stock bounce back following Fed Chair Powell's speech at Jackson Hole the previous Friday.