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Financial Insights
Practical guidance on markets, planning, taxes, and investor behavior—written for busy professionals who want clarity without jargon.


Is a Recession Coming in 2026? How to Prepare Your Finances No Matter What Happens
No one knows for certain whether a recession is coming in 2026. But the steps that protect your finances work in any economy. Here's what the signals actually say — and a practical checklist to prepare.
Gustaf Rounick, CFP®, ChFC®
Mar 27


Retirement Planning Guide: 7 Proven Steps With a CFP® Pro
Your retirement plan starts with an open conversation about your life, moves through detailed goal setting and data driven projections, and ends with an actionable strategy that adapts as life unfolds. This article walks you through the Certified Financial Planner seven step process and shows what to expect at every stage.
Gustaf Rounick, CFP®, ChFC®
Jul 10, 2025


Retiring in Venice, CA – 4 Hidden Risks to Plan For (2025 Guide)
Retiring in a high-cost beachside community like Venice is a dream for many, with sunny boardwalk strolls and ocean breezes. But if you’re a retiree (or soon-to-be retiree) here, it’s important to know that stock market ups and downs aren’t the only thing that can threaten your nest egg.
Gustaf Rounick, CFP®, ChFC®
Jul 2, 2025
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