Buffer ETFs, also known as Defined Outcome ETFs, are a newer investment product that hit the market in 2018. These products have been getting attention in the investment world and are growing in popularity. Therefore, we wanted to take some time to review these products and highlight important aspects that should be considered before investing.

General Financial Plan..., Investments, Retirement PlanningIsaac ElsasserSeptember 22, 2026investments, investing, investment planning, ETFs, retirement planning

Teaching Your Grandkids About Money

You can definitely make a difference is with your grandchildren’s personal financial education. Teaching kids early will build a lifetime of good financial habits. How can we help them develop good financial habits? By taking advantage of the fact that they really are already watching and learning from what we do and say.

Charitable Gifting, Company News, Investments, Personal Finance, RetireeChip Hymiller, AIF®, CFP®February 21, 2023Beacon Financial StrategiesPersonal Finance, Charitable Gifting, diversification, investing, market turbulence, Stock Market, mutual funds, ETFs

Understanding Market Indexes

There are a number of indexes that attempt to measure the performance of the financial markets and serve as a gauge of economic activity. The following are descriptions of several of the most common indexes.