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  • Two Simple Reasons Why You Should Read Brian Thompson Financial

    Fundamentals | 10.24

    In all of the effort of redesigning my site, increasing my social media presence, and making my content as accessible as possible, I had to stop an ask myself, “why…
  • Time to Upgrade

    Fundamentals | 10.21

    As many of you have already noticed, Brian Thompson Financial has gone through some recent upgrades – a more streamlined theme, a new Facebook page, and coming soon an email…
  • My Top Three Rewards Credit Cards

    Fundamentals | 10.03

    On Wednesday, I mentioned you may be missing out on extra income by using cash rather than a rewards credit card.  From the looks of it, Ben and I may…
  • Are you making a mistake by paying with cash rather than credit?

    Fundamentals | 10.01

    Ben and I were having dinner with one of our favorite couples this weekend, and as we were paying the bill the conversation turned to splitting finances. As many of…
  • The Unfortunate Surprise of Our No-Closing Cost Refinance

    Fundamentals | 09.26

    A couple of weeks ago, I dispelled the myth of the no-closing cost refinance. Despite knowing the closing costs were built into a higher rate, Ben and I decided to…
  • Three Strategies to Help Achieve Work-Life Balance

    Fundamentals | 09.23

    Hey all, Happy Tuesday! I know I’m a day late. I had a pretty busy weekend, and I was also a little lazy.  Ben was out of town, so I…
  • The Secret Behind My Investing Strategy

    Fundamentals | 09.19

    I couldn’t end a week getting back to investing without revisiting one of my favorite posts that I’ve written so far on the topic. It gives a fundamental understanding of…
  • What is a No-Cost Refinance?

    Fundamentals | 09.12

    I know what you’re thinking: “Didn’t you just buy your place?” Yes! And I’m already talking about refinancing. I blame our mortgage broker. Mortgage rates are down! Out of the…
  • A Simple Way to Save on Your Energy Bills

    Fundamentals | 09.10

    I love that life provides endless lessons in personal finance. The other night Ben and I were having a “discussion” about our air conditioner.  He was worried that leaving it…
  • Share and Share Alike – a fair method to balance your relationship and your money

    Fundamentals | 08.22

    Link: Share and Share Alike – a fair method to balance your relationship and your money To end my post-marriage week, I want to reblog one of my favorite articles…
  • Five Things You Should Update Right After You Get Married

    Estate Planning | 08.20

    Now that I’ve gotten all of the lovey-dovey married stuff out of the way, I wanted to offer five practical documents you should update right after you get married. Reality…
  • Finding the Right Time to Follow Your Passion

    Fundamentals | 08.04

    Happy Monday! Yesterday, I spent the afternoon celebrating a friend’s last day at his job. For the past nine years, he has worked at Starbucks to support himself and get…
  • Should You Register for Wedding Gifts?

    Fundamentals | 07.28

    With just a couple of weeks until my and Ben’s first wedding ceremony, everything is kicking into high gear. Recently, the question “where are you registered?” has come up a…
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Brian Thompson Financial LLC (“BTF”), is a Registered investment Adviser in the States of Illinois and New York. Based in Chicago, BTF focuses specifically on serving mission-driven LGBTQ entrepreneurs locally and nationwide. Brian Thompson, JD, CFP® is a proud member of NAPFA, XY Planning Network and Pride Planners.