TheLiveBigWay® Digest: Best of 2020

December 23, 2020 TheLiveBigWay® Digest By: Yeske Buie

Here we are, one week away from the end of 2020 – a year that has been full of newness, creativity, fear, hope, loss, and so much more. Each year as we take the time to reflect on the days that have passed, we like to assemble a collection of our most popular posts from our bi-weekly newsletter, TheLiveBigWay^® Digest. We hope you enjoy reading (or re-reading) these pieces, and we wish you and yours a restful holiday and a peaceful New Year.

Economy and Investing Posts

Checking In…

and a Hug

This Coronavirus situation is scary. And I don’t know where it’s going to go. But there remains one thing we know to be true: human beings are resilient.

Grounded Hope and the

Stockdale Paradox

We share a video that hits the mark in explaining why we balance fundamental optimism with a realistic assessment of the conditions of the moment.

The Stock Market Doesn’t Care

Who’s President

We’ve received numerous questions about what will happen to markets depending on who is elected. We share thoughts and statistics suggesting it doesn’t really matter…

Financial Planning Posts

American flag waving with the Capitol Hill

The SECURE Act

ACT

Learn more about the changes brought about by the SECURE Act and our plan to strategize with our Clients on any updates to be made.

Cash Flow Considerations

During the Coronavirus

We share a few considerations to help you maximize your monthly cash flow during coronavirus.

Year End Tax Planning

with a Twist

We share an in-depth review of year-end tax planning work which includes carefully considering the changes made in 2020 and changes on the horizon.

Yeske Buie Webinars

Coronavirus Economics

Parts 1 and 2

Yellow cup of tea, book and glasses on the table, cozy home interior background

Balance and Self Care in

Challenging Times

Live Big®

Life Hacks

In these two popular webinars, Coronavirus Economics Part 1 and Part 2, Dr. Dave Yeske shares a technical review of the state of the US and global economy, stock market performance, and what it may be signaling.

Given this year’s unprescedented challenges, we offered two webinars focused on mindfulness and self-care with benefits for both novice and experienced meditators.

In this virtual workshop, we share dozens of ways you can maximize your time, save money, boost your brain, and Live Big!

Yeske Buie in the Media Posts

“We are always thinking about

YOU… the client”

CLIENT

Debt consolidation written by hand and money.

What is Debt Consolidation?

And is it Right for You?

YOU

Up and Down Unstable Graph Financial Market Road Sign Post

Financial Experts Discuss Tips

for Navigating Through

Uncertain Times

To highlight Schwab’s support of advisors like us, they featured an ad starring our very own Yusuf Abugideiri. Have you seen Yusuf on your TV?

Watch Dave’s ABC 7 interview on debt consolidation and other best practices for paying off debt.

Wondering what you should be doing with your money during these uncertain times? We share Elissa and Yusuf’s answers from the Washington Business Journal.

Firm News and Events Posts

They Said ‘Yes!’

Happy, Growing Families

CE Engagement — Cristin's fiance, Doug, popped the question while on a hike in beautiful Great Falls Park.

CD Engagement — Cole and Emily were engaged this April and are genuinely enjoying the wedding planning process.

FullSizeRender — Yusuf and Maegan welcomed baby Rian Iman Abugideiri on December 19th.

Baby Finn — Howard and Sarah welcomed baby Ophinia Stellpolaris Brown on March 7th.

Hard Work Pays Off

Our VIPs (Virtual Intern Participants)

JAACCK JACKpot!

Jack passed the CFP Exam on September 29th.

OLCOLE-ossal Congrats!

JACK Meet Maya Ayed

Maya Professional - Square — Maya Ayed was our Business Management Intern based in San Francisco, CA.

JAMeet Kacie McCumsey

Kacie - Square — Kacie McCumsey was our Financial Planning Intern based in Vienna, VA.

‘Tis the Season to Jingle and Mingle

We had a blast connecting with the Yeske Buie community at our virtual holiday party! The way our Clients and friends engage with us – at the party and all year round – fuels us with energy and hope, and we could not be more grateful for your continued trust and support.

Fun Stuff Posts

The Hope Chronicles and

Songs of Hope

Eat Big Recipe Book

BOOK

What Is… A Lasting Legacy?

?

This year has required us to stay grounded in hope and resilience. We hope that our two popular series, The Hope Chronicles and Songs of Hope, have helped you do just that.

We cooked up a virtual Eat Big Recipe Book featuring some of the Yeske Buie community’s favorite recipes. We hope you find them inspiring!

In honor of Alex Trebek’s legacy, we share an interactive, money edition Jeopardy! board with the game show’s top clues on investing topics since 1983. Check it out!

TheLiveBigWay® Digest: Best of 2020