by Micah Porter | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog
If you are a long-time Clark Howard listener or you’re familiar with NAPFA, you likely understand the advantages of working with a fee-only financial advisor. However, if you’re early in your search for an advisor or aren’t really sure how advisors are compensated and... 
by Micah Porter | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Financial advisors
If you are wondering how to find a financial advisor, you’re not alone as the process can be challenging. The industry has long lacked consistent standards, and anyone can call themself a financial advisor. To make matters more confusing, what financial planning... 
by Micah Porter | Jan 8, 2020 | Blog
Many years ago, my wife, 6 year old cat and I made the move from Chicago to St Simons. It was a long journey – over 1,000 miles of driving – and we were exhausted when we finally made it to St Simons. After two days of driving, we had a yin for frozen yogurt, so we... 
by Micah Porter | Jan 7, 2020 | Blog, Retirement Planning
One of the most unsettling aspects of retirement can be the idea that there will no longer be a regular paycheck. This shift can be scary but does not have to be a traumatic event. Retirement is the part of life when you shift from a single income source that... 
by Micah Porter | Oct 7, 2019 | Blog, Federal Government Employees, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
When it comes to understanding your TSP withdrawal options, it is useful to differentiate between taking a withdrawal while you are still a Federal employee versus after you have separated from service. We have covered TSP account options at federal retirement here... 
by Micah Porter | Sep 23, 2019 | Blog, Federal Government Employees, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
If you’re a federal employee then chances are you have a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account. If leaving federal service for retirement is just around the corner, you may be wondering how to handle your TSP account investments. In this article we’ll cover your... 
by Micah Porter | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog
Property taxes in Atlanta and Decatur have become a real point of contention in recent years. There are other considerations when purchasing a home that I’ve written about here and here, but sharply rising home prices make understanding property taxes and the... 
by Micah Porter | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
A client recently asked my thoughts on buying a house “in this market.” The market in question is Atlanta, and for most neighborhoods here, it’s a seller’s market. Prices have risen a good bit over the last several years, and well-priced houses in popular areas go... 
by Micah Porter | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog
If you don’t think working with a fiduciary advisor is important, imagine going to a doctor for the first time and being told the doctor does not adhere to the Hippocratic oath. The doctor patiently explains that though he is a doctor, the professional... 
