So What Do You Do?
This weekend on Forbes.com, I’m adding to my series on what financial advisors actually do. So this week I’m reposting one of my favorites on this topic. Next week, I’ll…
Author: Brian Thompson
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BTF is 2!
It’s hard for me to believe, but my firm, Brian Thompson Financial, turned two this week! Year two was filled with excitement and some much-appreciated industry recognition for me and… -
How to Save for Retirement in Your Small Businesses
When you start your own business, no one else can tell you how to do what you do, and that’s a great feeling. But on the other hand, no one… -
7 Tasks to Start Your Business Right
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? It’s a fantastic adventure, full of extreme highs and lows. But for me, it’s worth the emotional rollercoaster. How else can… -
What Makes You Most Proud?
All this month, we’ve celebrated Pride. As the month comes to an end, I want you all to take stock of what you’ve accomplished already and let this good feeling… -
The LGBTQ Wage and Income Gap
Everybody knows the LGBTQ community — and especially gay men — are affluent, right? They all live in them most expensive cities, dress nicely and go on fabulous vacations. Well,… -
Planning for LGBTQ Couples: Distinct Financial Challenges Persist
Three years ago, Obergefell vs. Hodges upended financial planning for LGBTQ couples, legalizing same sex marriage throughout the United States for the first time ever. It was a momentous change,… -
The Importance of Pride Month and How it All Got Started
Happy Pride! June is LGBT Pride Month across the country. I love this time of year — the Pride parties, parades and the overall good energy as people celebrate the… -
Six Practical Tips for Your Wedding
Last week, we talked about one of the most contentious issues surrounding marriage: whether to use a prenup. Now let’s talk about happier subjects — planning the wedding itself —… -
To Prenup or Not to Prenup
Wedding season is approaching, and I can’t wait for several unions to take place in the next few months. If you’re getting married, you’ve got a lot on your mind… -
How To Get Control Of Your Spending Without Tracking Every Penny
This post first appeared on Forbes.com You know you shouldn’t spend more than you make. You may feel intuitively that you’re wasting a lot of money on inessentials. Yet the… -
Making the Most Out of Your Summer Spending
Ah, warm weather! You see short sleeves everywhere. Restaurants are putting out patio furniture and opening windows. Crowds of people are out enjoying the sights, especially here in Chicago. Summer… -
Two Low-Cost Ways to Diversify Your Investments: Index Funds and ETFs
Last week, we talked about why you might want to diversify your investments. This week we’ll take a closer look at how you can do that with two of my…