One recurring issue in financial services is that it’s a predominantly male industry. Often, male advisors have a difficult time relating to women and even talking to them when it comes to financial planning.

Technology is obviously a big part of our lives everyday, and with technology comes technology issues. But not everyone is a geek with technology, that’s why sometimes you just have to leave it to the experts.

As most people grow up they get a job, make as much money as possible and try to save as much as they can. But, if you’re not paying attention to what the rest of your financial life looks like, how do you know when you can retire? In this episode,

In today’s market, selling your home is the easy part. The difficult part is finding your next place to live before you put your home on the market. In this episode, Jim Donewald sits down with Joe Burrage,

When it comes to insurance most people want the cheapest price—but being cheap doesn’t necessarily save you money in the long run.  In this episode, Jim Donewald sits down with John’s wife Beth Glowacz, agency owner and partner at Cinco Ranch Insurance...

We understand everyone has busy lives—why not take 10, 15, 30 minutes to focus on the starting points for your retirement planning. In this episode, Jim Donewald discusses some of the basics of retirement planning,

Everyone talks about retirement—but what does it all really mean? What does the process truly look like?  In this episode, Jim Donewald outlines the overall process of retirement, including definitions of the basic terms,

Are you prepared to protect your estate at the time you pass away?  In this episode, Jim Donewald sits down with guest Richard Behlmann, Managing Attorney at Behlmann Law Firm, board certified in estate planning and probate law,

Widowhood is the result of losing a spouse, and it can be both emotionally traumatic as well as financially draining if you’re not prepared.  In this episode, Jim Donewald discusses how to prepare your finances and have all the necessary documentation ...

At CRIS Financial, we have a deep bench of professionals that help you plan for your ideal retirement. In this episode, Jim Donewald talks to Nick Heinrich, a financial planning director at Advisory Alpha, about how his team brings additional depth and...