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Kevin O'Reilly was a contributing author to the recently released book Investing in an Uncertain Economy For Dummies, by Wiley Publishing. View Kevin's chapter on portfolio diversification, or purchase the book from Amazon.
Kevin O'Reilly teamed up with Kiplinger Personal Finance and NAPFA - The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors - to provide free advice to consumers as part of Jump-Start Your Retirement Planning Days. Please see the press release about the Ahwatukee planner here.
CityTownInfo.com - 12/15/09 "Experts Provide Financial Advice for College Grads" - Kevin shares some thoughts regarding what types of accounts recent grads should use for investing.
Ahwatukee Foothills News - 11/06/09 "Q&A With Foothills Financial Planning, Inc." - Foothills Financial Planning was featured in our local newspaper.
Motley Fool - 02/22/10 "Not Just Another "F" Word: Why the Fiduciary Standard Matters" - Sheryl Garrett's first article on the Fool website, as part of the new Motley Fool and Garrett partnership.
Marketplace on NPR - 02/18/10 "Help from a financial planner" - The exceptional nature of the Garrett Planning Network is highlighted as a source of advisors willing to work with individuals who fall outside the definition of "upper income".
Jane Bryant Quinn - 01/24/10 "Why you get bad investment advice" - Jane Bryant Quinn illustrates the pitfalls with sales-drive "advice" and suggests using the Garrett Planning Network to avoid that conflict of interest.
Wall Street Journal - 12/31/09 "VOICES: Sheryl Garrett, On the Evolution of a Planning Firm" - Sheryl Garrett discusses the evolution of the Garrett Planning Network
Money Magazine - 10/09/09 "What to do With $1,000 Now" - Money Magazine suggests spending 5 hours with an hourly financial planner from the Garrett Planning Network.
Smart Money - 9/15/09 "5 Reasons to Convert to a Roth IRA" - Sheryl Garrett provides advice on considering a Roth IRA conversion in 2010.
IndexUniverse.com - 8/12/09 "Limiting Conflicts of Interest" - Well known (and respected) ETF guru Rick Ferri joined us at the 2009 Garrett Planning Network retreat, and recounts some of his experiences in a recent post on this widely read blog.
Phoenix Business Journal - 6/12/09 "What is your company doing to beat the recession?" - Kevin O'Reilly shares what he is doing to manage Foothills Financial Planning through the recession.
East Valley Living - 5/8/09 "Financial Advisor Helps East Valley Residents Juggle Finances" - Foothills Financial Planning is showcased by EVLiving.com.
Valley Stream Community.com - 3/25/09 "Key to Financial Survival: Rein in Spending" - Article about spending runs in Valley Stream, NY.
Courier Post Online - 2/23/09 "The key to financial survival: Don't spend" - South Jersey's Courier Post runs article originally published in AZ Republic in which Kevin O'Reilly discusses the importance of common sense spending habits.
Phoenix Business Journal - 2/20/09 "Investors Using 401ks to Fund Business Startups" - Kevin O'Reilly offers some views regarding the use of retirement funds to finance business startups.
Arizona Republic - 2/6/09 "Key to Financial Survival: Rein in Spending" - Kevin O'Reilly's input for a previous article is included in a story targeted at a broader audience.
Arizona Republic - 1/23/09 "Time to tighten spending" - Kevin O'Reilly talks about spending challenges in the Ahwatukee Foothills.
MSN Money - The Basics - "Don't panic; get a financial adviser" - Liz Pulliam Weston discussed the importance of using a true financial advisor, and points to the Garrett Planning Network as a resource for professional advice for the not-so-rich.
Smart Money Magazine - 2/26/09 "Retirement Guide for 60-Somethings" - Sheryl Garrett discusses options for individuals who are close to retirement, given the current investment environment.
Smart Money Magazine - 1/30/09 "4 Ways to Help Shrink Your Debt" - Sheryl Garrett offers some topical advice about digging out of debt.
Wall Street Journal - 1/10/09 "To Do in '09: Overcome Your Money Issues" - Sheryl Garrett counsels consumers to turn off the TV if financial news is adding to their anxiety.
Chicago Tribune - 1/9/09 "How to save for college during a recession" - Sheryl Garrett discusses the relative importance of retirement planning vs. planning for college funding.