Wayne von Borstel CFP®, CKA®, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, Author at von Borstel & Associates

16 May

Financial Stability

Achieving Financial Stability: A Guide for Individuals and Couples Maintaining financial stability is a goal that brings peace of mind and security to our lives. It’s about making informed decisions that ensure our well-being now and in the future. Here

16 Apr

Beneficiaries

It seems so simple: name the beneficiary and be done. You never need to think about it again. Interestingly, one of the hardest things we do in our practice is helping clients manage beneficiaries. I suppose one of the problems

16 Feb

Why planning?

Why planning? I’ve been in this business for four decades now. The longer I’m here, the more I believe and see examples of why planning is good. Less stress, better prepared, and better reactions because: Organization We have thought through

16 Dec

Decisions: Based on facts or delusion?

Decisions: Based on facts or delusion? What do we believe about life, politics, and circumstances? Much of what we believe is based on what we hear. What we take in from the news media, radio, and talk shows hosts a

16 Oct

Gambling Responsibly

Gambling Responsibly! That is an interesting term. You might want to understand I’ve never put a penny in a slot machine. I’ve gone to Monte Carlo to some of the most famous casinos in the world that I had to

16 Aug

Politicians, hate, and not being nice!

Politicians, hate, and not being nice! Wouldn’t you think the longer we live, the more civilized we would be? But it seems that we were really civil when I was young and are full of hate today. Whether it’s Democrats

15 Jun

Obituary

Obituary This last week, I’ve sat through several funerals or celebrations of life. It is interesting what people get up and say about their parents, friends, or acquaintances. I was thinking, sitting through yesterday’s event, what will they say about