This article was published in the October 2023 issue of the Traverse City Business News and can be read in its entirety below. Black Walnut Wealth Management contributes articles and is featured in various media outlets....
Are Your Adult Children Still Asking for Money? Here are Four Ways to Get Them to Stop Relying on You Financially
Helping your adult children financially might look as simple as covering their phone bill or as significant as contributing to a house down payment. As children transition into adulthood, most parents still have the desire...
How to Choose a Financial Advisor
Deciding to work with a financial advisor is an important decision. Working with a financial professional means optimizing opportunities and taking advantage of planning strategies you might not have been aware of. A financial advisor...
Recessions and Bad Moods: 6 Ways They are Similar
Are we headed for a recession? Lately, it seems we hear about it daily. There is concern that we are approaching a recession or even in the early stages. Can it be avoided? What does...
Goal Setting and Success. Here Are 8 Tips to Realize Your Dreams
Ever wonder how people become successful? They seem to have accomplished so much. What is their trick? Here are eight tips that will help you in your quest for success. 1. Visualize Your Ideal Future...
Financial Lessons We Can Learn From Olympic Athletes
For two weeks, people around the world watched the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with over 10,000 athletes competing. As we watched our favorite summer sports, it was easy to see why athletes are viewed almost as...
Is Inflation Haunting Your Financial Dreams? Part 2: What You Can Do About It
We recently covered the recent uptick in inflation and what to make of it in a historical context. It’s important for investors to take a step back and look at the big picture before acting...
Is Inflation Haunting Your Financial Dreams? Part 1: What We Know
Has the specter of inflation got you spooked? Recent headlines are filled with sightings. In this two-part series, we’ll look at what to make of all the commentary and what you, as an investor, can...
7 Reasons Why It’s Time to Stop DIY Investing and Hire a Financial Advisor
In 2020, Canada saw a surge in new DIY investment accounts. Between January and December, 2.3 million DIY investment accounts were created. While jumping into the world of investments is an exciting move, this uptick in...
Improve Your Finances: Why A Digital Detox Can Save You Money
Smartphone usage increased dramatically during the pandemic as more people lost their jobs, were furloughed, or were adhering to stay-at-home orders. While smartphones can provide endless entertainment, they can also be bad news for your...