Clark Financial Partners

06/22/2026

Do you know the difference between a global mutual fund and an international mutual fund?

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

06/21/2026

There's a version of your father you didn't know. The one who existed before you came along. Before the responsibility. Before the sacrifices, you may not have fully understood until you were older.

Most of us only piece that together with time.

What fathers leave behind isn't just memories. It's a way of moving through the world.

A standard.

A sense of what it looks like to take care of the people who depend on you.

That's worth honoring. 👔

Happy Father's Day weekend to every father and father figure out there.

06/19/2026

Long-term care costs can be significant—and many people underestimate them. Use this tool to get a sense of what care might cost and how to prepare.

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

06/17/2026

When was the last time you updated your will?

Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.

06/17/2026

Saving for retirement gets a lot of attention. Spending those savings can be just as important.

A recent survey found that only 31% of Americans know what “decumulation” means — the process of drawing down retirement assets over time.

That uncertainty may help explain why some retirees spend far less than they could. One report found that about one-third of retirees still had 100% or more of their initial retirement assets by their mid-80s.

For many people, the concern is not just having enough saved. It is knowing how to use those savings while accounting for healthcare costs, inflation, taxes, market changes, and longevity.

Common withdrawal guidelines, such as the 4% rule, may provide a starting point, but they do not account for every personal circumstance.

The transition from saving to spending can be both emotional and financial. After decades of building retirement assets, using them thoughtfully can take a different kind of confidence.

Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.

06/15/2026

The World Cup is expected to bring soccer fans from across North America, but the travel impact may not be felt equally.

Instead of one broad tourism surge, early data suggests demand may vary by host city, match, and price point.

Some cities are seeing stronger flight and hotel activity, while others are trailing last year’s pace. That means the economic lift for hotels, restaurants, transportation, and local businesses may depend heavily on location and timing.

The tournament is the largest World Cup to date, with 48 teams, 104 matches, and games across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Still, travelers appear to be making practical decisions around ticket prices, lodging, trip length, and which matches are worth the cost.

For businesses, the takeaway is that major events can create opportunity—but demand does not always show up evenly or all at once.

The expected travel boom from the World Cup is looking like it will be a city-by-city, match-by-match test of pricing power.

06/15/2026

15 years or 30? The mortgage term you choose matters more than you might think. Compare your options and see what works best for your situation.

06/14/2026

Most people know June 14 as Flag Day. Fewer know why.

In 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, officially establishing the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States.

13 stars. 13 stripes. One for each of the original colonies.

It took another 172 years before Flag Day became an official national observance.

Happy Flag Day.

06/12/2026

Before you start house hunting, find out what you can realistically afford. This calculator factors in your income, debts, and down payment to give you a number.

Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

06/11/2026

True or false: Setting up a trust means your estate will avoid probate.

False. And it's one of the most common estate misunderstandings wealth strategists see. ⚖️

A trust doesn't protect anything the day you sign it. It has to be set up, meaning your assets need to be physically transferred into it:

▪️ Real estate titling may need to be addressed.

▪️ Bank and investment accounts need to be retitled in the name of the trust.

▪️ Insurance policies may need to be updated if the trust will be involved.

Overlooking these steps leaves the trust as an empty legal container.

Your estate may still go through probate. Creditors may still have access. The protections you prepared for may not apply.

The paperwork gets done, life moves on, so don’t let the trust get lost in the shuffle.

It happens more than most people realize. 📋

It's worth a conversation to make sure what you've built is actually doing what you intended. A trust involves a complex set of tax rules and regulations. Before moving forward, consider working with a professional who can guide you through the trust activation process.