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Thoughts on Money is a thought leadership platform driven by fiduciaries at The Bahnsen Group. Our mission is to share weekly insights into a variety of wealth management topics, featuring thoughts from field professionals on investing, planning, the economy, and pertinent cultural issues.

The Next Bear Market

Markets feel easy until they don't. Today, let's dive into why a 20% decline is inevitable and how investors should react to this.

What Kind of Spending Makes Us Happy?

What kind of spending makes us happy? Explore how values‑based spending, experiences, and generosity create lasting satisfaction with money.

Are Your Market Expectations Realistic?

We explain what history suggests and why realistic return assumptions lead to stronger portfolios and better plans.

Small-Cap Stocks are on a Tear!

Today, we dive into a hypothetical town called Sweetwater to explore the differences between small caps vs. large caps.

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About the Author

Blaine Carver, CFP®, CKA®

Private Wealth Advisor

Desiring to be a financial advisor since high school, Blaine has continued this passion by stewarding client capital for over a decade. A patient educator, he enjoys aligning clients’ financial resources with their values, particularly through creative charitable gifting strategies.

Blaine holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Seattle Pacific University, where he also led the soccer team as captain.