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Written by our Financial Planner, Bethany Goodrich, CFP®

Sage Advice, Sound Mind

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Here, Bethany shares her knowledge openly, turning complex financial topics into clear, thoughtful guidance that fits real life.

It’s not about overwhelming you with information or chasing headlines.

It’s about knowing where you stand, where you’re going, and getting there with confidence.

 

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Well first, what is a Roth Conversion? A Roth conversion is when you move money from a traditional IRA or another tax-deferred retirement account into a Roth IRA. The trade off is simple, you pay income tax on the money you convert...

Friday, July 31, 2026

A financial planner's role goes beyond helping you make smart financial decisions. It's also about catching the important details that are easy to overlook while you're busy living your life. One of those details? Your beneficiaries.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Financial success is often built through small, simple decisions made consistently over time. Like a single perennial slowly becoming a beautiful garden, small steps now will transform your future.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Graduation is more than a celebration of academic achievement, it’s the beginning of financial independence. Save - Build Credit - Budget - Organize your legal documents - invest and plan

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Over the years, one thing has become clear…people aren’t looking for more financial information. They are looking for clarity and confidence. There’s no shortage of opinions or headlines. What’s harder to find is guidance that actually...