TheLiveBigWay® Digest: Navigating Uncertainty
Ambiguity about the future seems to be at an all-time high. News about the pandemic, politics, and stock market volatility fill our nightly headlines. At Yeske Buie, we have a heightened awareness to this state of flux as ambiguity and how Clients respond to it is critically important to long-term financial success. Today, we explore the research behind human behavior in the face of uncertainty and how we at Yeske Buie can help you navigate uncertain times.
Each year around May 29, we like to acknowledge National 529 College Savings Plan Day. Education planning is frequently a topic we discuss with our Clients, and it can be tricky to decide when and how to start saving as there are a number of unknown factors that can make estimating college costs challenging. In recognition of 529 Day, we share this piece with our thoughts on the best available 529 plans and a recorded webinar focused on education planning.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced us all to change the way we live, work, and interact, and we are so grateful for the patience and resilience that our Clients have shown as we’ve navigated the crisis. In a recent CNBC article, Andrew Osterland spoke with a number of financial advisors to learn more about the challenges that financial advisors are facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on for thoughts from Dr. Dave Yeske.
We are pleased to welcome Kacie McCumsey and Maya Ayed, our two Virtual Internship Participants (VIPs), to our team! These two ambitious students were scheduled to participate in our traditional internship program, and due to complications from COVID-19, our team quickly adapted to offer a virtual experience. Kacie and Maya will assist with a variety of projects to help us deliver excellent service to our Clients. Welcome, VIPs!
Many agree that mindfulness practices feel good in the moment, but it can be difficult to intentionally make time for these moments in your daily life. We share a recording of yesterday’s live webinar experience where meditation teacher, Jane Cunningham, guides us through breathing techniques to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and open our awareness. Treat yourself to a few moments of mindfulness today!