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‍Long Run

We write the things we wish more of our clients had read before they called us scared. Essays from Matt & Garrett — about retirement, markets, and the long‑horizon thinking that holds up when a Tuesday gets weird.
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What a bad market feels like.

Everyone knows what a crash is. Almost nobody remembers what it feels like to live through one — which is exactly why we're writing this down now, while things are calm.

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Garrett Cottle
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Mar 14
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What a bad market feels like.

Everyone knows what a crash is. Almost nobody remembers what it feels like to live through one — which is exactly why we're writing this down now, while things are calm.
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Garrett Cottle
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Grow
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Inflation Slows Down – Markets React. What It Means For You.

Inflation has been one of the biggest storylines in 2025 – and September’s report finally brought a bit of good news.
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Build
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5 Red Flags Your Financial Advisor Might Not Be Acting in Your Best Interest

Choosing the right financial advisor isn’t just about picking someone with a nice title or a slick website.
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Garrett Cottle
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Transition
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The Complete 401(k) Rollover Guide for Career Transitions | Columbus, GA

Changing careers is an exciting step forward, but it can also create financial uncertainty.
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