Laura had an article published in the January 2020 edition of Capital at Play. Check it out. See full edition in the link or read the article below. Enjoy. The Power of Your Posse: How & Why You Should Build Up Your Professional Girl Gang As a businesswoman, there are a range of resources within your reach, from professional development … Read More
Perm-anent Impact: What an ’80s Home Perm Can Teach Us About the Value of a Financial Advisor
By Faith Doyle, MBA, Financial Advisor at Webb Investment Services Ladies, do you remember the 1980s? The decade of glitter, glitz, and Tab, of pop music, loud fashion, and, perhaps most iconically, big hair? When it came to hair in the ‘80s, the bigger, the better, and many women lacking that vivacious volume chose to plump their locks with perms. … Read More
What the Little Black Dress and Value Investing Have in Common
September 24, 2019 Written by: Laura Webb, CFP® Anyone that knows me knows that the color I wear most frequently is black. Yes, my closet is a sea of black with a smattering of other colors. Same with my shoes – mostly black with a variety of heel sizes and styles. There are so many reasons why black is my … Read More
A Plan for All Seasons Fall 2019
TIE UP LOSE ENDS WITH A BOW After a successful year, it’s great to relax a bit and enjoy the holiday season. But you also want to finish strong. It’s a good idea to work with your advisor to identify opportunities for tax-deferred growth, as well as tax-advantaged investment and charitable giving options, as the year comes to a close. … Read More
Risk Management for Your Portfolio: Are You a GaGa or Kate? Why You Shouldn’t Track to the S&P and The Case for Diversification
August 20, 2019 By Faith Doyle, MBA Trying to track to the S&P is like trying to mirror your wardrobe to keep up with Lady GaGa…It’s risky. The rewards can be great, but sometimes you find yourself wearing a meat dress, and that’s just uncomfortable for everyone. You may feel great after the highs, but the lows can be hard … Read More
A Plan For All Seasons Summer 2019
CLEAR SKIES AND CLEARLY DEFINED GOALS The beaches are filling up and the days are getting longer, giving you space to take a breath, reflect on your progress and set new goals. You’ll also want to take stock of any recent life changes that may affect your estate plan, benefits and insurance and adjust as needed SUMMER 2019 MARKET … Read More
Client Access: Sign in with Enhanced Authentication
With Enhanced Authentication, you can add an extra layer of protection when logging in to Client Access. This free service uses a one-time text message code or voice call to replace the challenge question you are usually prompted to answer when you log in to your account. To confirm your identity and log in, simply enter the code you receive … Read More
Minding Your Business… Some Tips to Help
Laura Webb Article published in the January 2019 Oh! Woman Women Minding Their Own Business Special Guide https://wncwoman.com/ Starting and running your own business takes a lot of guts. And making it profitable and sustainable requires a whole host of skills. You need to be able to make a product or deliver a service. You need to be able to market … Read More
Women, Power & Money…Say Yes, I Want to Invest
Laura Webb Article published in the December 2018 issue of WNC Woman https://wncwoman.com/ Recently, I was asked to speak to a group of female students, mostly juniors and seniors, at the University of Tennessee. The forum was called, “Success Like a Girl.” Spending two hours with 25 young women gave me hope, but it also underscored the challenges women still face … Read More
A Plan for all Seasons Spring 2019
A SPRINGTIME SPRUCE-UP The birds singing and flowers blooming are a cue – it’s time for heavy duty cleaning and organizing. That includes cleaning out your financial to-do list and discussing any outstanding items with your advisor. It’s also a good idea to check your credit report and consider consolidating your retirement accounts. SPRING 2019 MARKET CLOSURES Friday, April 19: … Read More