Kansas City Investment Advisor - Chladek Wealth Management

6 Ways To Use Market Psychology For Good Not Evil

John Chladek2022-10-03T17:54:31+00:00August 15, 2022|Blog, Financial Planning Psychology, Investments|

Our financial market is in a volatile state. Stocks are down, inflation is sky high, interest rates are increasing, and faith in the market is dwindling. When financial instability becomes mainstream, many people’s thoughts and attitudes toward their money follow suit. This phenomenon is known as market psychology, and market psychology represents the overall sentiment investors carry toward the stock market at any given time. And right now, it’s not all that pretty. Market psychology [...]

10 Expenses Homebuyers Forget About

John Chladek2022-06-01T19:46:33+00:00June 22, 2022|Blog, Family Financial Information, Real Estate|

Buying a house is an exciting journey, but it can also be stressful (and costly), especially if you walk into the process unprepared, something far too many people do. In fact, over a third of home buyers said they underestimated the total costs of homeownership. Sure, the price tag may be the biggest cost up-front—but the sale’s price is just one expense homebuyers must consider. Beyond mortgage and insurance, there are additional costs all new [...]

Our 6 Principles For Strong Long-Term Investing

John Chladek2021-07-01T13:54:06+00:00June 15, 2021|Blog, Investments|

Many people think about investing as anxious day trades, and alternating red and green market feeds. While these granular market features have their place, we think it's best to zoom out and think about investing as a race of endurance, not speed. It's our goal to help clients build wealth to reach their goals, and we've found the best way to do that is to take a long-term approach to investing. Today, we'll dive into [...]

Checklist For Year-End Planning

John Chladek2021-06-08T12:27:14+00:00December 8, 2020|Blog, General Financial Planning, Taxes|

Looking to year end I know it’s a busy time. But it’s not too soon to start thinking about taxes. Many questions about the new administration have come my way, including questions about new tax proposals. Joe Biden’s plan is aggressive, but it may not get out of the starting gate if the Republicans hold the Senate. As you probably know, two early January runoffs in Georgia will determine the fate of the upper chamber. [...]

With COVID-19 Concerns, Cyber Monday Will Be Crucial For Holiday Shoppers. As You Shop, Keep These 7 Cybersecurity Tips in Mind

John Chladek2021-06-07T14:07:54+00:00November 17, 2020|Blog, Holiday, Lifestyle|

According to a recent survey, 87 percent of U.S. adults feel that the risk of becoming a victim of a cybercrime is growing.1 In fact, online crimes including server breaches are the single largest criminal threat facing small businesses. For large and small businesses alike, it should come as no surprise that more Americans have been shopping online due to the COVID-19 pandemic - and this trend will likely continue until the pandemic subsides. In fact, [...]

Election 2020 – Where Do We Go From Here?

John Chladek2021-06-07T14:07:24+00:00November 10, 2020|Blog, Investments, Trending Topics|

For the nation, 2020 has been one of the most difficult years in memory. We are grappling with Covid and its fallout, economic upheaval, racial tensions, wildfires, hurricanes, a presidential election, and a polarized electorate. Despite this year’s difficulties, a strong economic recovery, record low interest rates, and an aggressive stance by the Federal Reserve have helped the major market indexes rebound from March’s steep sell-off. But where do we go from here? What’s in [...]

Presidential Elections & The Stock Market: Is There a Correlation?

John Chladek2021-06-07T14:00:02+00:00October 27, 2020|Blog, Investments|

Sex, lies and accusations of corruption - no election year is complete without them. And while the 2020 election has proven to be one of the most contentious in recent history, contention is nothing new in the world of politics. From the political match-up of Jefferson v. Adams to this year’s Biden v. Trump, mud has always been slung, accusations have always been made and many Americans have found themselves uncertain of a future under [...]

[Infographic] Confusion Amidst Covid-19: Understanding the Difference Between the Stock Market & the Economy

John Chladek2022-08-01T15:27:51+00:00September 29, 2020|Blog, Investments|

When we think of our own (and the nation's) financial health, we tend to lump a variety of characteristics together - investments, unemployment levels, the Dow Jones Industrial Average performance, etc. It's important to recognize, however, that these benchmarks are not one in the same - and they do not always indicate the status of one another. Chladek Wealth Management is a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm, in Overland Park, Kansas, serving [...]

January 2017 Educational Economic Update – Kansas City Fee Only Financial Planner

John Chladek2022-08-01T15:28:25+00:00January 12, 2017|Presentation and Market Analysis|

In this month’s update, we’ll discuss some of the major headlines that influenced markets in December — and provide insight in to what these developments could mean for you as an investor. In the final trading days of 2016, the market rally we’ve seen since the presidential election calmed, as all three major indexes posted losses for the week of December 26. Despite this dip, the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ were each up over [...]

New Whitepaper: 2017 Tax Planning

John Chladek2017-01-11T17:45:02+00:00January 11, 2017|Blog, Taxes|

We’ve all just gone through the holidays, travels, family gatherings, and more. And though life may still be busy, any free moments you can spare for a little tax planning will help you stay ahead in 2017. We’re happy to share with you highlights of tax planning tips. That way, you can create strategies today to help you minimize your risks and maximize your opportunities. CLICK HERE TO READ OUR NEWEST WHITEPAPER: 2017 TAX PLANNING [...]

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