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// What are the pros and cons of a 401k plan? See below 👇Pros:→ Tax Deductible Contributions: Employees can contribute...
04/23/2026

// What are the pros and cons of a 401k plan? See below 👇

Pros:

→ Tax Deductible Contributions: Employees can contribute pre-tax dollars to their 401k plan and reduce their taxable income.

→ Employer Matching: Employers may match a portion of the employee’s contributions, providing a great incentive to save.

→ Automated Savings: Employees elect their contribution percentage and the savings occurs with each payroll – out of sight, out of mind savings.

Cons:

→ Contribution Limits: 401k plans have annual contribution limits that may limit the amount of money an employee can save.

→ Investment Choices: 401k plans typically offer limited investment choices and limited investment classes.

→ Limited Access: Early withdrawals are usually discouraged and may be subject to additional taxes and penalties.

Happy Earth Day 🌍💚Small steps = big impact. Let’s keep it green, today and every day.
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌍💚

Small steps = big impact. Let’s keep it green, today and every day.

A few highlights from last week’s market news:✦ The market’s back-to-back weekly gains went a long way toward reversing...
04/20/2026

A few highlights from last week’s market news:

✦ The market’s back-to-back weekly gains went a long way toward reversing March’s declines. The NASDAQ’s cumulative gain for the two weeks was about 9%, the S&P 500’s was 7%, and the Dow’s was 6%. Year-to-date through Friday, the S&P 500 and the Dow were essentially flat on a total return basis while the NASDAQ was down about 1%.

✦ Rising energy costs lifted the latest Consumer Price Index reading to an annual rate of 3.3%, well above the U.S. Federal Reserve’s long-term target of around 2.0%. March’s figure, released on Friday, was up sharply from the previous month’s 2.4% reading. The energy price component of CPI surged 12.5% year over year.

✦ Wall Street analysts modestly scaled back their expectations as major U.S. banks prepared to open quarterly earnings season. As of Friday, analysts surveyed by FactSet were forecasting an average first-quarter earnings growth rate of around 12.6% for companies in the S&P 500, down from a 13.2% forecast a week earlier.

We’re proud to share that Paul Pradel has once again been recognized as one of Forbes' 2026 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor...
04/19/2026

We’re proud to share that Paul Pradel has once again been recognized as one of Forbes' 2026 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors!

“While I’m grateful for this recognition, our success at Pradel Financial Group is truly a team effort. A huge thank you to Jessica Moore for everything she does. Most importantly, this honor reflects our ongoing commitment to our clients, who we consider family. Thank you for your trust and support—it’s a privilege to help you pursue your financial goals and live fulfilling lives.” — Paul



2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, created by SHOOK Research. Presented in April 2026 based on data gathered from June 2024 to June 2025. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary.

Drop the needle, feel the crackle, and let the vibes take over.It’s Record Store Day, aka the best excuse to spend hours...
04/18/2026

Drop the needle, feel the crackle, and let the vibes take over.

It’s Record Store Day, aka the best excuse to spend hours flipping through crates and supporting the local spots that keep music alive ( and ). Whether you’re hunting for that rare pressing, snagging a fresh release, or just here for the atmosphere—today’s the day to celebrate all things analog.

What did you score today?

Life has been incredibly busy lately with both a full remodel of my condo and exciting changes going on with our practic...
04/16/2026

Life has been incredibly busy lately with both a full remodel of my condo and exciting changes going on with our practice. But this morning, on my walk from my apartment to my office I was reminded of something my good friend Kim used to say. Her motto was “The key to life is attitude, and the key to attitude is gratitude”.
For those that know downtown Seattle, there’s a wonderful group of people called the Downtown Ambassadors, who are part of Downtown Seattle Association, and this morning while crossing the street one of the ambassadors noticed my Detroit Tigers ball cap. Turns out he’s also a Detroiter and this started a conversation that lasted five blocks on the way to coffee at Monorail. We were talking about the great things happening in both Detroit and Seattle. His name is Aubrey and his colleagues were Tim and John. I thanked them for everything they’re doing for Seattle. After our goodbyes, I crossed over Pike Street and noticed Robert, a well-known figure in downtown Seattle, who walks the city daily always carrying a football eager to play catch with anybody. I called out to Robert and like kids, we threw the ball back-and-forth over traffic on 5th Avenue. We spoke about various things and he shared a little bit about some of his recent health issues. Two strangers connected by some kindness, a football and conversation.

My attitude this morning was already pretty good but boy did it shine after these two interactions. I am feeling incredibly grateful for people like these four. Thank you, Aubrey, John, Tim for the conversation and to Robert for the fun game of catch. Life truly is grand.

oh, and if you want to know Robert, check this out: https://lnkd.in/d6-_giEE

“We haven’t the faintest idea what the stock market is gonna do when it opens on Monday—we never have.” – Warren Buffett...
04/16/2026

“We haven’t the faintest idea what the stock market is gonna do when it opens on Monday—we never have.” – Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO.

Attempting to predict the ups and downs and timing the markets just right is near impossible.

Given the movements of the markets, dollar-cost averaging can help you keep investing and potentially lower your average investment cost.

Dollar-cost averaging lends itself practically to the investment process. By taking the investment decision off of the investor’s plate—much like what’s done with contributing to a 401(k)—an investor can easily stick to an investment plan.

Breaking down the purchase of investments into several smaller blocks also greatly reduces the risk of regret from ill-timed purchases. When the market falls, you can be happy to add to your investments at lower prices, and when the market rises, you can be happy that you got in at lower prices.

For Financial Literacy Month, a MARKET VOLATILITY TIP → Keep your emotions in check. Everyone wants to “buy low” and “se...
04/09/2026

For Financial Literacy Month, a MARKET VOLATILITY TIP → Keep your emotions in check. Everyone wants to “buy low” and “sell high,” but most investors, caught up in the heat of the moment, end up doing just the opposite.

This image shows the host of emotions investors may feel during a typical market cycle. As stock market prices rise, investors are optimistic. At the top of the market, investors may even feel euphoria, thinking, “This is great. I should invest more.” This is actually the time investors should consider rebalancing.

As stock market prices fall, fear starts to set in. At first, you may think, “It’s ok, I’m a long-term investor.” But as prices drop even further, you may be thinking, “Maybe this time is different.” It’s time to rebalance again.

Staying in balance when the market is down enables you to invest in high-quality stocks when they are “on sale.” As the stock market starts to rebound again, optimism returns.

Rather than reacting to the everyday ups and downs of the stock market, investors might be better served by adhering to the Principles of Prudent Investing:

1) Set clear, realistic, long-term goals
2) Keep investing, regardless of market fluctuations
3) Diversify—don’t put all of your eggs in one basket
4) Select quality investments with professional advice

An amazing few weeks of basketball ended with two incredible championship performances. From UCLA’s dominant showing in ...
04/07/2026

An amazing few weeks of basketball ended with two incredible championship performances. From UCLA’s dominant showing in the women’s title game to Michigan’s clutch plays down the stretch in the men’s final, both teams proved why they’re champions.

Big congratulations to the UCLA Women's Basketball and Michigan Men's Basketball! 🏆

A few points from the short week in the markets and a look ahead:☑️ The major U.S. indexes finished the week 3% to 4% h...
04/06/2026

A few points from the short week in the markets and a look ahead:

☑️ The major U.S. indexes finished the week 3% to 4% higher as stocks regained traction following five consecutive weekly declines. Conflict in the Middle East continued to drive the market, resulting in a rally on Tuesday and sizable intraday swings in a holiday-shortened trading week.

☑️ The U.S. economy generated 178,000 jobs in March, well above economists’ consensus expectations and rebounding from the previous month’s revised net loss of 133,000 jobs. The report—issued on Friday as the stock market closed for a holiday observance—also showed that the unemployment rate slipped to 4.3% from 4.4% the previous month.

☑️ After two weeks of relative calm in global oil markets, geopolitical tensions escalated again, raising fresh concerns about prolonged disruptions to oil shipments in the Persian Gulf’s Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude was trading around $112 per barrel on Friday—the highest since mid-2022, and well above the $90 to $100 level that oil had traded in through most of March.

☑️ With initial first-quarter earnings reports scheduled to begin coming out in mid-April, analysts are expecting that companies in the S&P 500 will report double-digit earnings growth for the sixth consecutive quarter. As of Thursday, analysts surveyed by FactSet were forecasting an average earnings growth rate of around 13.2%. Just a couple of weeks earlier, earnings were expected to rise just 12.5%.

Happy Easter! Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of chocolate eggs. And hey, this will be the only ...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter! Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of chocolate eggs. And hey, this will be the only time you'll hear me say it's okay to put all of your eggs in one basket 😉 Enjoy the festivities and cherish the time with loved ones!

April is Financial Literacy Month! We could do a post every day and still not cover all the areas of financial planning,...
04/03/2026

April is Financial Literacy Month! We could do a post every day and still not cover all the areas of financial planning, so we are going to pick a few topics.

First up is diversification – what is it?

Diversification is a risk management strategy that mixes a variety of investments within a portfolio.

And it is one of the keys to achieving financial success. Don't put all your eggs in one basket - diversify your investments across multiple asset classes to help you reach your financial goals.

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