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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.

You Need to Be Bored

Constant stimulation is addicting and makes us feel like we’re moving the ball down the field, but the progress is often an illusion and leads to shallow thinking.

Long-Term Care…Get It, or Forget It?

Health expenses in retirement can be catastrophic, however, which is why there is an entire industry (the Long-Term Care industry) dedicated to mitigating this risk.

The Mirror We Don’t Like to Look In

In today's Thoughts on Money, we'll explore our natural biases, how they affect our investment results, and what to do about it.

Is Your Portfolio Keeping Up With Inflation?

Learn how to build a portfolio that outpaces inflation with real returns, dividend growth, and smart expense-based planning.

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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.