Practical insights

So you just had a baby? Congratulations! The birth of a child brings joy, but also introduces all kinds of new decisions to consider. Daycare or stay-at-home parent? Which pediatrician to use? How...

Tax season is here again.You might find yourself wondering, “Is there anything I can do to lower last year’s tax bill?” While many tax-saving strategies need to be implemented before the year-end,...

In today’s dynamic financial environment, investors are faced with a number of choices and challenges. On the one hand, traditional portfolio construction often emphasizes asset class...

Just as in the world of dating relationships, the age-old phrase “There are plenty of fish in the sea” can hold true to our investment relationships as well. With countless possibilities, which is...

How long will you live? The question of individual longevity is the first big unknown that a retirement planning process must address. Longevity is a crucial retirement plan assumption that no one...

Retirement isn’t just about the date on your calendar—it’s a year-long process that requires planning and preparation. Working with a retirement planner in Mississippi can help ensure your...

Buying a home is exciting – but it’s also one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. It comes with its fair share of stress. You probably feel like there are a million things on your plate...

The first few years after retiring can feel like a long-awaited reward—but they’re also a critical time for long-term success. As a retirement planner in Mississippi, Branning Wealth Management...

Financial planning lives at the corner of Money Street and Life Choices Way. Planning helps illustrate the intersections and interactions between a family’s or an individual’s goals and their...

When markets shift, your investment mix can drift away from your original plan. Over time, that can change your level of risk and the long-term results you expect. Strategic rebalancing helps...

If you’re a millennial, your introduction to the stock market may have been anything but straightforward. Maybe you remember the 2008 crash during your college years or the more recent wild...

“How much should my emergency fund be?” This is a question I get all the time. It’s often followed up with, “national radio talk show hosts often suggest 3-6 months – is this right?”  The short...