Market Volatility

Market Volatility

A down market can stir up a lot of emotions. We get it. But our decades of experience tell us to take heart that this too shall pass. Here is a short video that can help put this into perspective. Video Script Rex Clevenger: When the markets drop significantly, as...
The Empower Process

The Empower Process

We believe that Financial Planning needs to coincide with Life Planning. Our process is created to help us understand what you truly value and to give us a clear picture of the life you want to live, now and in the future.  ; Video Transcript Rex Clevenger: Each time...
Business Succession Planning Using Buy-Sell Agreements

How Do Tax Rates Work?

Tax brackets are separated into ranges of income and the more income you make the higher the tax rate. When you need to know what marginal tax rate or tax bracket you are in, it refers to the rate at which your next dollar of income will be taxed. See the chart below...