Cort Otterbein - Financial Architects Inc

03/14/2022

Over the past 20 years, a bad January and February has typically been followed by a solid March for all three benchmark indexes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Tesla faces scrutiny for ‘phantom braking’ and CEO tweet, Walmart’s better-than-expected results set tone for retailers, Roku misses on revenue and sees pressure from supply chain, and other news to start your day.

02/25/2022

Check out this really good listen. The newest Q5 Experience podcast with Michigan's Manufacturer of the year, Brent Hardman.

https://www.q5experience.com/podcast/q5-podcast-episode-4/

02/12/2022

The Fed has announced its intentions to raise rates this year. How can you prepare? Check this out: @ https://cnb.cx/3G6fsmo

The Fed will raise interest rates this year. Here's what that means for you.

01/29/2022

Are you concerned that some of your co-workers are unhealthy? What can you do about it? A.M Health and Wellness Solutions co-founders Mario Vittiglio and John Myers have the answer on our latest podcast. Check it out: https://www.financialarch.com/living-the-lifemethod-podcast-episode-14/

01/06/2022

What does a business owner have to go through during the sale of his company? Check out the latest Q5 podcast with Chris Meso, who has had that experience and more. Great listen!

https://www.q5experience.com/podcast/q5-podcast-episode-3/

01/05/2022

Having a hard time making money decisions? This is a really interesting read on why all decision making has taken a hit lately. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me.. I can help!

We’re tired and overwhelmed by choices big and small, from whether to take a new job to what to have for dinner. Here’s how to overcome decision fatigue—even as the pandemic drags on.

12/25/2021

12/17/2021

This was a fun listen. Nate has a great story and looking forward to hearing of his success at his new venture. Listen below:

PODCAST: How difficult is it to make a career change when all you have known is the food service industry? We talk to longtime Detroit area chef Nate Liska, who is now the VP of Green Flame Tequila about his new venture and what went in to his decision. Listen here:

https://www.financialarch.com/living-the-lifemethod-episode-13/

12/11/2021

Have questions about money decisions when it comes to your home? How about this....between July 2020 and June 2021, thirty-five percent of home sellers received more than they asked for their properties, netting them an average of $85,000 more than their asking price.

Home sellers reported selling their homes within one week, for a median of $85,000 more than their purchase prices.

12/05/2021

Who else is fatigued by all of these online meetings?

One-on-ones, team meetings, sub-group meetings, and cross-team meetings—in person, online and even on the phone. Where does it end?

12/02/2021

How can the crew at the Q5 Experience help in our community? Take a listen to my colleague, Chris Cousins, and his Q5 teammates on the CAM podcast this week.

Join host Kevin Koehler as he examines the three key elements that create transferrable value with i

11/17/2021

Did anyone see this article in the WSJ last week? What questions do you have because at Financial Architects.. we can help you with some of the answers.

A well-established strategy for funding our golden years is no longer foolproof. Retirees need to get creative.