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The Social Security Administration Announced 2023 COLA Updates. How Does It Impact You?

John Chladek2022-11-02T01:25:05+00:00November 15, 2022|Blog, Retirement, Trending Topics|

On Thursday, October 13, 2022, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released important updates for 2023, including cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for retirees, changes to Medicare premiums, and retiree earning limits. Are you wondering how these adjustments affect your wallet? Let’s dive into what you need to know about the critical changes ahead. 1. Thanks To COLA, SSA Benefits Are Increasing The adjustments stem from the 2023 Social Security Administration Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). COLA aims to ensure [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

What kind of planner are you?

John Chladek2015-05-19T16:13:27+00:00May 19, 2015|Blog, General Financial Planning|

I’m obviously biased when discussing the importance financial planning. However, I’d like to present some findings that may (or may not) surprise you. At the end, you’ll find a FREE offer from us to review your financial plan and answer any questions you may have. According to research sponsored by the CFP Board and Consumer Federation of America (CFA) in 2013, close to nine in ten American households are engaged in some type of formal [...]

Yikes: Private College Tuition for 2013 Babies

John Chladek2013-11-19T20:00:48+00:00November 19, 2013|Blog, Family Financial Information|

Did you have a baby this year? We did! Check out these staggering numbers: A child born in 2013 that begins kindergarten in the fall of 2018 would attend college between the years of 2031 and 2035. If that child attended an average private 4-year college and if the annual price increases for private colleges experienced over the last 30 years (+5.7% per year) continued into the future, the aggregate 4-year cost of the child’s [...]

What kind of planner are you?

John Chladek2013-10-16T22:56:59+00:00October 16, 2013|Blog, General Financial Planning|

I’m obviously biased when discussing the importance of financial planning. However, I’d like to present some findings that may (or may not) surprise you. At the end, you’ll find a FREE offer from us to reward you for looking into this further. According to new research sponsored by the CFP Board and Consumer Federation of America (CFA), close to nine in ten American households are engaged in some type of formal or informal financial planning [...]

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