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.

Unforced Errors

Today in Thoughts on Money, we discuss the most common unforced errors and some simple solutions to mitigate them.

Surplus, Steady, and Sinking – Three Types of Retirement

A detailed, well-constructed financial plan, built around your unique goals, can turn uncertainty into clarity and confidence.

Go-Go, Slow-Go, No-Go Years

The Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go years. Each of these has unique financial planning considerations and spending needs.

Answering Your Questions – Part 3

Today, we discuss how a Trader Joe's shopping experience might help you understand your Form 1099 for tax season and other things...

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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.