Money and Marriage: Understanding Your Financial Relationship As a financial advisor, I understand that money plays a significant role in a relationship, and it’s crucial to establish a healthy financial …
The CARES Act Following Market SCARES Panic How Can the CARES Act Help Those Facing Economic Losses Rapid market drops and fears of a recession set Congress into quick action …
Choosing the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) ® Designation over the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) ® Certification Certified Financial Planner (CFP) ® is the media love child for financial advisor designations. …
Before You Buy an Annuity, You Need to Know This! Purchasing an annuity might be a huge mistake for you! I’m not saying annuities are bad products. In fact, I …
What Dave Ramsey Should Explain About Mutual Funds Many Dave Ramsey fans follow his advice about only investing in mutual funds. For certain individuals, it may not be bad investment …
While an estate plan may certainly include legal structures that advantageously transfer wealth to the next generation, there are many other parts that are important for peace of mind and …
Senior years can be some of life’s best years, but it requires planning ahead. There are important decisions that must be made in financial preparation as well as securing a …
Retirement & Financial Focus: Health or Wealth; Which is More Important? Retirement & Financial Focus is a video series, hosted by Krista McBeath of McBeath Financial Group, an investment advisory …
From a money management perspective, how is it possible that paying for medical care out of pocket can be a smart investment? As we well know, health insurers are huge …
When reviewing financial forecasts with clients, they are often shocked at projections for medical expenses in retirement 1. I utilize cutting edge software to estimate the increase in costs and …
We’ve all heard it before from insurance advertisements and insurance salesmen, that everyone must have life insurance. The truth is, life insurance without a purpose is senseless. However, life insurance …
A fee-based financial planner provides services outside of what might be offered by a regular stock broker or perhaps an insurance representative selling a financial vehicle. Often times, with retirement …
Taking the fear out of retiring is one of the main reasons to enlist the services of a financial planner. Knowing when you are able to retire securely requires careful …
The thought of setting the first appointment with a financial advisor can be a stressful experience for many. In this segment of Retirement and Financial Focus, Krista explains what to …
For months, Krista McBeath has hosted the videocast, McBeath Financial Focus featuring McLean County’s foremost experts on retirement and financial matters. And while it’s been successful, it’s been said that all great …
Long-Term Care Expenses Are Worrisome! I don’t think I’ve ever spoken at an event where there was such a sobering quiet amongst the crowd. There were over 130 people in …
This month McBeath Financial Focus showcases a charitable organization that is dear to our heart! And there is none better to represent the Humane Society of Central Illinois than Kathy …
Financial Focus on Funeral Pre-Planning, with Chad Sparks Continuing in our endeavors to bring the most dynamic McLean County experts to educate and entertain in financial and retirement topics, McBeath …
McBeath Financial Group is proud to present our very first guest speaker sharing his expertise in Estate Planning! In this featured interview video, Estate Planning Attorney Chad Ritchie of Ritchie …
McBeath Financial Group is extremely excited to formally announce the release of the first episode of a newly created video series, McBeath Financial Focus! Every month, the Focus series will …