Jack Dvir - Financial Pointe

10/15/2026

Are your credit cards working for you, or are you working for them? 💳✂️

Today is National Cut Up Your Credit Card Day, and it is the perfect excuse to talk about something we’ve all dealt with: plastic pressure!

While credit cards are great for points, high-interest balances can quietly drain your hard-earned cash and stall your big goals—like buying a home, traveling, or investing for the future.
If you feel like your spending is on autopilot, today is a great day to hit pause on the swipe. You don't actually have to destroy your cards, but taking a "card fasting" week can do wonders for your budget!

Here are 3 quick habits to try instead of reaching for the plastic:
The 24-Hour Rule: Wait a full day before hitting "buy" on non-essential online shopping.
Check the Auto-Pays: Audit those monthly subscriptions that sneakily bill your card.
Build an Emergency Fund: Even a small cash cushion keeps you from needing to borrow when life happens.

Your money should be building your future, not a credit card company's bottom line. 🚀

👇 Drop a comment: Have you ever tried a "no-spend" challenge or a credit card freeze? How did it go?

10/09/2026

Next Thursday, the Advisory Council's Workforce Committee will host "Get That Job!" at the Goebel Adult Community Center in . Sign up for this presentation aimed at helping older adults get back into the workforce.

Next Thursday, the VCAAA Advisory Council's Workforce Committee will host "Get That Job!" at the Goebel Adult Community Center. Sign up for this presentation aimed at helping older adults get back into the workforce.

10/06/2026

Before the math... comes the mission. ✨

Happy World Financial Planning Day! 🌎 🧳

Too often, people think financial planning is just about balancing accounts and picking investments. But the truth is, a real financial plan starts with you—your goals, your family, and your vision for the future.

Every strategic decision should be built around supporting what makes you happy and secure. The numbers are just there to help you get where you want to go!

So, I have to ask: What’s YOUR WHY? 🎯

Drop your goals or what drives you in the comments below, or reach out to start building a plan centered around your life's vision.

09/29/2026

Skip the coffee lecture.
Let’s talk compounding. ☕️ 📉
I used to teach a class called “Smart Women Finish Rich”
In the class, we talked about the Latte Factor – Forego your $5 daily latte, investing it instead can make you a millionaire!
Let’s be honest—enjoying your morning coffee isn't what's standing between you and your financial goals. Real financial wellness isn’t about extreme deprivation; it's about intentional automation.
If you automated just $5 a day into a diversified investment account yielding an average 7% annual return, look at how it builds:
5 Years: ~$11,000
15 Years: ~$47,000
30 Years: ~$178,000
Enjoy your coffee today guilt-free. But if you want to match that daily coffee ritual with a daily savings ritual, let’s build an automation strategy that works for your life.
👉🏻How do you take your coffee? Let me know in the comments!

09/15/2026

📈 vs 🛠️ The College Degree Divide: What’s Really Happening in the Job Market?

If you feel like the job market is sending mixed signals, you're not imagining it!

For the first time in 20 years, employment trends for college grads and non-degree holders have completely diverged:
👉🏻 Without a degree: Job conditions for ages 22–34 are near 20-year highs due to high demand in skilled trades and in-person services.
👉🏻 With a degree: Young grads are finding it harder to secure entry-level roles as AI takes on entry-level desk tasks and candidate pools grow.

What does this mean for the economy, inflation, and future career choices?

👉🏻 Read the full article here: The Degree Divide: One Economy, Two Job Markets
“DM me if you want the full article”

09/08/2026

Your 401(k) may be one of your most valuable financial assets. Are you treating it that way?
Today is National 401(k) Day — a great opportunity to pay attention to this major part of your long-term financial security.
Here's a piece of 401(k) history you may not know:
The 401(k) was almost an accident.

Seriously.

Today, your 401(k) may be one of your most important financial assets. But here's the surprising part:

It wasn't originally designed to become the retirement powerhouse it is today.

Back in 1980, benefits consultant Ted Benna discovered that an obscure provision of the tax code could be used to create a tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
A bank client rejected his idea because it had never been done before.

So Benna tried it at his own company.

And the rest, as they say, is retirement-planning history.

Even more interesting? Benna was reportedly considering leaving the retirement-planning business to become a Quaker minister when he made the discovery.

Fast-forward more than 40 years, and the 401(k) has become a cornerstone of retirement planning.
Which raises a more important question:

What is YOUR 401(k) doing for you?
Are you contributing enough?
Are you getting the full employer match?
Is your investment strategy appropriate for your goals?
And do you have a plan for what happens to that money when you retire?

If you'd like to take a closer look at your 401(k) and how it fits into your overall financial plan, reach out to me. I'm happy to have a conversation.

Because retirement planning has come a long way since 1980.

But the goal hasn't changed: make your money work for the future you want.

09/04/2026

Wishing you and your family a restful, enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

This holiday is a wonderful reminder of the hard work and dedication you put into building a bright future. It is a privilege to help you protect and grow what you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

08/19/2026

🎉 Happy 91st Birthday, Social Security! 🎂

Did you know that 91 years ago (on August 14, 1935), President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law? It completely changed how we look at retirement by establishing a foundation of financial security for older Americans.

Have you had the discussion with a financial professional about your Social Security plan? You don't have to go at it alone. We have a ton of great resources designed to make those conversations smooth and simple. Thinking about your own future? Have you firmed up your own Social Security benefit strategy yet? Let's chat!

08/14/2026

Is your financial strategy solid? Or are you one wrong move away from a collapse?

August 14th is National Financial Planning Day, and it’s the perfect time to make sure your financial future isn't a game of Jenga.

At Financial Pointe, we specialize in complete financial planning, because the best plans are the ones that never tumble. Let’s connect and start building your unshakable foundation.

Which ‘block’ has you most concerned?

08/11/2026

My in-house research is pointing to expanding into international equities for long-term growth. 🌎 📊
In a recent interview on Bloomberg, our CIO at Kestra - Kara Murphy, broke down the key factors:
Valuation & Expectation Gap: While high expectations have made US tech stock reactions choppy, international markets—especially in Europe and Japan—present attractive valuations and rising earnings revisions.
Smart Diversification: Geopolitical shifts and supply chain adjustments mean spreading capital globally helps cushion portfolios against localized market disruptions.
US Economic Grounding: Despite persistent headlines around inflation, the underlying US economic foundation remain resilient, with strong labor market dynamics.
Watch the full interview on Bloomberg: