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Tempus Fugit!

David Hemler, CFP®
Time does indeed fly, and as we get older in years, we might even say it speeds up. As I write this, it’s mid-October and the fall season has begun to show itself here in Carroll County and our surrounding communities. Things are very different this October than last, but regardless fall can be counted on to result in the same outcomes. The leaves will change color and fall from the trees, which is critical to their survival over the long winter months to come. As time marches on we are reminded of two old sayings, “The one thing we can always count on is change,” and “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Both are true.

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DAVID HEMLER OF PUCKETT & STURGILL FINANCIAL GROUP IS AWARDED THE MOST ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

WESTMINSTER, Md., August 23, 2017 – David Hemler, a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) practitioner and advisor at Puckett & Sturgill Financial Group, has been awarded the premier professional designation of Master Planner Advanced Studies (MPAS®) from the College for Financial Planning. This advanced designation is currently awarded to less than 1% of all financial professionals nationwide, according to data provided by the College for Financial Planning and the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Do You Need a Financial Therapist?

David Hemler, CFP®

Hmmm. Good question. And the answer is…it depends. While most of us don’t need to consult a financial therapist, many of us do have some behavioral finance issues or money biases that affect how we enjoy our financial prosperity. Sound about right? Don’t worry; you’re not alone.

As humans, we possess many characteristics that both enlighten and impact our lives. We inherit our physical characteristics, while many of our mental or emotional characteristics we pick up from our environment and upbringing.  My money behaviors may have roots established when I was very young.  One aspect of behavioral finance is to explore our financial views and behavior to try and understand what makes us tick, financially speaking.  You may be wondering, “Does it matter?” Maybe, or maybe not.

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5 Realities You Don’t Want to Face in 2017

David Hemler, CFP®

Another year is quickly coming to a close and with it the opportunity to tackle some financial tasks you may be pretending do not need your immediate attention or you may be ignoring all together. While the New Year signifies the opportune time to tackle the things we don’t want to face, I challenge you NOT to wait. Seize the day so you aren’t faced with any of these realities in 2017, which are often the byproduct of denial and procrastination.

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