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Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses How to Protect Your Identity plus Wall Street’s Money Market Scam

2019-01-27T23:53:00.000-08:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial provides an inaugural episode of Saving Yourself From Wall Street podcast. In this podcast, we take a look at how to protect your identity from fraud and theft. We finish by telling you how Wall Street has been scamming customers with money market funds.

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Here is a press release discussing how to protect your identity plus wall street’s money market scam.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses How to Protect Your Identity plus Wall Street’s Money Market Scam

2019-01-27T23:41:00.000-08:00

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About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses How Tax Reform Affects You

2018-01-29T00:48:00.002-08:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about the newly passed tax reform law and how it affects you. Discover ways the new law will impact you, and how you can plan for it.

Here is a press release discussing about how tax reform affects you.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses How Tax Reform Affects You

2018-01-29T00:46:00.002-08:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about the newly passed tax reform law and how it affects you. Discover ways the new law will impact you, and how you can plan for it.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Ways to Avoid Paying Capital Gains Tax

2017-09-19T23:06:00.004-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about "Occasionally, there is a nugget in the tax code that can help you avoid paying tax. It is rare, but with planning, you can avoid paying tax on capital gains if you manage your taxable income. This is a powerful strategy for retirees and folks with company stock in a 401(k) plan."

Here is a press release discussing ways to avoid paying capital gains tax.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Ways to Avoid Paying Capital Gains Tax

2017-09-19T23:04:00.001-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about "Occasionally, there is a nugget in the tax code that can help you avoid paying tax. It is rare, but with planning, you can avoid paying tax on capital gains if you manage your taxable income. This is a powerful strategy for retirees and folks with company stock in a 401(k) plan."

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Last-Minute Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill

2017-01-05T21:59:00.001-08:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about last-minute ways to cut your tax bill. Last-minute tax planning might seem like something you do in February, March or April — but it should jump to the top of your list in December. By the time you’re filing, it’s too late to maximize your tax savings. Doing a tax checkup doesn’t need to take much time, and it could free up money for your holiday shopping budget.

Last-Minute Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill

Here is a press release discussing last-minute ways to cut your tax bill.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Last-Minute Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill

2017-01-05T21:58:00.001-08:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about last-minute ways to cut your tax bill. Last-minute tax planning might seem like something you do in February, March or April — but it should jump to the top of your list in December. By the time you’re filing, it’s too late to maximize your tax savings. Doing a tax checkup doesn’t need to take much time, and it could free up money for your holiday shopping budget.

Last-Minute Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Talks How Your Brain Causes Money and Political Mistakes

2016-11-14T03:42:00.001-08:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about "What if you discovered that you were hard wired to make money mistakes. The field of behavioral economics show us that humans are programmed to make mistakes. Further, what if these same behaviors applied to politics."

Here is a press release discussing how our brain causes money and political mistakes.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Talks How Your Brain Causes Money and Political Mistakes

2016-11-14T03:41:00.001-08:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about "What if you discovered that you were hard wired to make money mistakes. The field of behavioral economics show us that humans are programmed to make mistakes. Further, what if these same behaviors applied to politics."

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Ten Reasons for Estate Planning

2016-11-14T00:54:00.003-08:00

This month, we interviewed Mariela D'Alessio, an estate planning attorney out of Towson, Maryland. Mariela discusses the "Ten Reasons for Estate Planning." We find that estate planning is often an overlooked part of the financial planning process, and that is unfortunate. It is a critical component to a plan as it affects loved ones, your health and medical services, and can be costly to your estate if done improperly.

Here is a press release discussing ten reasons for estate planning.

You can learn more about Mariela and her services here: http://www.sgs-law.com/attorneys/mariela-c-dalessio/

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Ten Reasons for Estate Planning

2016-11-14T00:48:00.000-08:00

This month, we interviewed Mariela D'Alessio, an estate planning attorney out of Towson, Maryland. Mariela discusses the "Ten Reasons for Estate Planning." We find that estate planning is often an overlooked part of the financial planning process, and that is unfortunate. It is a critical component to a plan as it affects loved ones, your health and medical services, and can be costly to your estate if done improperly.

You can learn more about Mariela and her services here: http://www.sgs-law.com/attorneys/mariela-c-dalessio/

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Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses How to Escape Low-Yield Bank Savings Options

2016-09-26T04:12:00.002-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about how to escape low-yield bank savings options. There’s no doubt that the returns you can find on cash holdings these days are less than attractive. Traditional bank savings vehicles — such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts and certificates of deposit — often yield less than 1% per year. Longer-term CDs — say, three years — occasionally yield closer to 1.5%.

You don’t have to accept those paltry rates. There are some ways you may be able to get better returns without taking on too much additional risk.

How to Escape Low-Yield Bank Savings Options

Here is a press release discussing how to escape low-yield bank savings options.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay. Please see our Disclaimer for this article and website.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses How to Escape Low-Yield Bank Savings Options

2016-09-26T04:11:00.001-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about how to escape low-yield bank savings options. There’s no doubt that the returns you can find on cash holdings these days are less than attractive. Traditional bank savings vehicles — such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts and certificates of deposit — often yield less than 1% per year. Longer-term CDs — say, three years — occasionally yield closer to 1.5%.

You don’t have to accept those paltry rates. There are some ways you may be able to get better returns without taking on too much additional risk.

How to Escape Low-Yield Bank Savings Options

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay. Please see our Disclaimer for this article and website.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses How to Escape the Paycheck to Paycheck Grind

2016-08-14T02:57:00.002-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about how you can get off the paycheck to paycheck hamster wheel and start to take control of your spending and financial life. It doesn't take massive action. It takes many small steps that add into miles over time.

Here is a press release discussing how to escape the paycheck to paycheck grind.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses How to Escape the Paycheck to Paycheck Grind

2016-08-14T02:56:00.001-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about how you can get off the paycheck to paycheck hamster wheel and start to take control of your spending and financial life. It doesn't take massive action. It takes many small steps that add into miles over time.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses One Person Defined Benefit Plan

2016-08-14T02:54:00.002-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about how a defined benefit plan can benefit small business owners, independent contractors, consultants, and specialists. It is a unique strategy that saves thousands in taxes and allows folks to build their retirement savings faster than the usual defined contribution plans.

Here is a press release discussing one person defined benefit plan.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses One Person Defined Benefit Plan

2016-08-14T02:52:00.001-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about how a defined benefit plan can benefit small business owners, independent contractors, consultants, and specialists. It is a unique strategy that saves thousands in taxes and allows folks to build their retirement savings faster than the usual defined contribution plans.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Why We are in this Mess II

2016-06-16T04:36:00.004-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about the recent market volatility and what may lie in store for the markets for the rest of the year.

Here is a press release discussing why we are in this mess II.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Why We are in this Mess II

2016-06-16T04:35:00.000-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about the recent market volatility and what may lie in store for the markets for the rest of the year.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Reason for Economic Funk

2016-04-12T04:29:00.002-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about the reason we seem to be in an economic funk with subpar growth. This is the first in a series that examines the issues plaguing the economy.

Here is a press release discussing about the reason for economic funk.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Reason for Economic Funk

2016-04-12T04:26:00.002-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about the reason we seem to be in an economic funk with subpar growth. This is the first in a series that examines the issues plaguing the economy.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Tax Time Scams

2016-03-31T02:09:00.003-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about the recent tax scams that are taking place in the area and how to avoid them.

Here is a press release discussing about tax time scams.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Tax Time Scams

2016-03-31T02:07:00.004-07:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial talks about the recent tax scams that are taking place in the area and how to avoid them.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner Discusses Social Security Changes

2016-01-27T01:56:00.004-08:00

Palm Harbor, Florida Financial Planner, Kirk Kinder, CFP®, of Picket Fence Financial discusses the recent legal changes to the Social Security system. Two key benefit techniques were eliminated by Congress: the file and suspend strategy and restricted application. Kinder talks about how these strategies helped clients as well as who can still use them.

Here is a press release discussing about social security.

About Picket Fence Financial: Picket Fence Financial is a fee-only, NAPFA registered financial planning firm dedicated to saving folks from Wall Street. Picket Fence Financial feels people have been poorly served by the commission structure of Wall Street. Clients of the typical Wall Street firms receives sales pitches that are loaded with conflicts of interest. You can find out more information about Picket Fence Financial at http://www.picketfencefinancial.com.

About Kirk Kinder: Kirk Kinder, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) is the founder and President of Picket Fence Financial. Kirk worked for the Motley Fool (http://www.fool.com/) where he served as their Director of Member Services. The Fool’s approach of exposing Wall Street’s dirty secrets appealed to Kirk. They shared a common belief that financial planners entrusted with other’s money should have their client’s interests at heart. After leaving the Fool, Kirk worked at a fee-only financial planning firm in Palm Harbor, Florida. There Kirk finished his studies for the Certified Financial Planner designation. Kirk then started Picket Fence Financial with offices in the Baltimore/DC area and Tampa/Clearwater, Florida vicinity. Kirk also has a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning – the organization that manages the education requirement for the CFP. Kirk has been quoted in several financial publications including the Wall Street Journal, Kiplingers, Investor’s Business Daily, Standard and Poor’s, and Bloomberg Wealth Manager to name a few. Kirk has also been featured on the local Fox, ABC and NBC affiliates in Baltimore and Tampa Bay.