About Blom & Howell Financial Planning, Inc
At Blom & Howell, we believe a successful financial life does not happen by chance, it happens by choice. For those reasons, we've developed and refined a process that helps our clients put the financial puzzle pieces together over the course of their lives. As advisors, we know people crave a relationship with a financial professional they can trust who will be in their corner when times are rough.
We take great joy in being our client's financial guide and advocate on that journey toward a lasting and secure retirement. In this way, we become more than planners, but partners in helping our clients navigate the financial challenges of life.
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3 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2025
The start of the year is the perfect time to prioritize both personal and financial well-being. While physical health often takes center stage in New Year’s resolutions, financial fitness deserves equal attention. This is especially true after two years of strong market returns and changing economic conditions.
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2024 Year in Review: Lessons for the Coming Year
2024 was a year of unexpectedly strong market performance. Major stock market indices generated historic gains with the S&P 500 returning 25.0% with dividends, the Nasdaq 29.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 15.0%. This occurred despite concerns around inflation, recessions, Fed policy, and the presidential election.
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How Behavioral Science Helps Us Avoid Financial Traps
When it comes to managing our investments, we can be our own worst enemies. Behavioral finance research has revealed how emotional and cognitive biases can lead investors to make financial decisions that harm rather than benefit them.
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2025 Market Outlook: 5 Insights to Achieve Portfolio Balance
The 19th century author Balzac wrote that “our worst misfortunes never happen, and most miseries lie in anticipation.”
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