Author: Sydney Woodward, CFP

The Magic of Pro Bono Financial Planning At Yeske Buie, we authentically live within our values system. Our values, which we call “The BIGs”, serve as our pillars and are often the filter we use when analyzing what we do for Clients, for each other,...
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California's insurance market is facing a crisis, driven by rising wildfire risks and increased costs to rebuild after disaster. Many homeowners are seeing their policies non-renewed, leading to limited and costly insurance options. In this piece, we explore the root causes of the crisis, from...
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Financial planning is a valuable process for anyone, and becomes even more critical for those supporting loved ones with disabilities. This kind of planning requires accounting for the resources needed to support the loved one in childhood and potentially into adulthood, and becomes even more...
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During the first few business days of every month, we post performance reports for all Yeske Buie Client accounts to our Client Private Pages. While we don’t recommend obsessing over investment performance, it’s important to us that the information available on the Client Private Pages...
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Using savings tools like Traditional and Roth IRAs can be a great way to put money away towards your future retirement, and deciding which tool to use is an important decision as there are a number of tax related implications to keep in mind. We...
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Change can be a good thing. But change for the sake of change does not always result in progress. If you’re thinking about changing banks, it’s important to consider number of factors. In this space, we’ll discuss: Deciding to Make a Change What to Look...
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The world lost an icon last month with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, whose 70 year reign left a lasting legacy not only on the U.K., but on the entire world. As we reflect on the Queen's mighty legacy, we are reminded of the...
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In life, crisis is unavoidable. With proper planning and resilience, however, a crisis can be maintained, and even nurtured, to not only minimize devastating effects, but also to inspire growth. This means that having a financial plan built to withstand a crisis, whether due to...
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