What you will find in this issue:
  • Did you miss our December Economic Update? Replay Here
  • Avoiding the Money Pitfalls of Past Generations from Dave Dickens
  • "Will the current bull market run for another year?" from Dave Cox
  • What is a "Wine Down Monday"?
  • Weekly Update: Fed makes its final rate move of 2017
  • Newsworthy Shares this week: Bitcoin: New Financial System or Same Old Boys' Club?
  • January Topics are here and our Lunch & Learn is on a waitlist!
  • Did you complete our Year-End Survey with a chance to WIN $50 AMC Gift Card?
  • Happy Holidays from KC Financial Advisors & Office Closings!
  • Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle and "What in the world is Elizabeth drinking?"
Financial Talk w/Dave Dickens & Dave Cox
Avoiding the Money Pitfalls of Past Generations

Take these financial lessons to heart.
 
You have a chance to manage your money better than previous generations have. Some crucial financial steps may help you do just that. 

Will the current bull market run for another year? 

Join Dave Cox on Monday, January 8th, for our Wine Down Monday to learn more.

This is a free educational event and is open to our clients and community.

We like to keep this as a small group, 10 people max.

Please call our office to RSVP at 913-317-1414.
What is "Wine Down Monday"?
Wine Down Monday is one of KC Financial Advisors FREE Educational events. We host 1-2 every month. Topics vary, and strictly educational!

You don't have to be a wine enthusiast to join this group. We offer coffee, tea, water and other beverages, along with an appetizer.

Don't want to come alone? Invite a friend, and come together.

Our main goal is to provide something after our office closes, because many of you cannot make it to our Coffee Connection (9:30-10:30AM) or our Lunch & Learn (11:30AM - 12:30 PM).

The surveys you complete, and your feedback, help us decide on topics that are important to you, our client and email subscriber! Have you completed our Year-End Survey? If not, check it out below.
December 18th Weekly Financial News
This week's headlines ...
  • Fed makes its final rate move of 2017
  • Core inflation lags headline CPI advance
  • Buying, buying, and more buying
  • Wall street rallies
A Few Newsworthy Shares ...
Homebuilder confidence hits highest level in 18 years in December

  • This is the highest reading since 1999.
  • Builders now see the business incentives in the GOP tax plan as outweighing other negatives.
Bitcoin: New Financial System or Same Old Boys' Club?

Among the many questions about the future of Bitcoin and its peers—Is it a bubble? Will it pop?—is whether the cryptocurrency industry, like its traditional predecessor, will be molded mainly by men.

6 tips to help you manage your holiday debt

CreditKarma shares this,
"The holidays may be a magical time of a year, but they certainly aren’t cheap. If you’re struggling, take a look at our tips to help you manage holiday debt."

January Topics Are Here ...
Wine Down, Coffee Connection and Lunch & Learn

Place: KC Financial Advisors office in Corporate Woods. 

Monday, January 8th
w/David Cox
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Enjoy the Rally, But Prepare for the Retreat.
Will the current bull market run for another year? 
[Currently on a Waitlist, Call to add your name]
Wednesday, January 17th
w/David Dickens
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
2018 Financial To Do List
Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds.
Wednesday, January 24th
w/Linda Dickens
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Talking to Your Heirs About Your Estate Plan. 
They should not be left ill-informed or unaware.
KCFA Year-End Survey
Our goal is to make 2018 even better!
Complete our Year-End Survey & you will be 
"Entered to WIN"
$50 to AMC Movies

We value you as our client and our community and look forward to your feedback!

Please complete our short online survey for a chance to WIN.

All surveys must be completed by Friday December 29th.   We will announce our winner on Wednesday January 2nd!

*You must complete the survey and your information must be verified to be entered. We will use a randomized name picker to choose one lucky WINNER!
Wishing all of you a special Holiday this year!
To a joyful present and a well remembered past. Best wishes for Happy Holidays and a magnificent New Year!

From Your Friends at KC Financial Advisors,
David Dickens, David Cox, Melody Collins & Elizabeth Goodwin

Office Reminder
We will be closed December 25th & 26th. Our weekly email newsletter will go out Thursday, December 28th.
Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle & Recipe
 
WEEKLY QUOTE -   “Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.” Lady Bird Johnson

WEEKLY TIP -   New baby on the way? Make sure to add your child to your health insurance plan within 30 days of his or her birth.

WEEKLY RIDDLE -  Had by some and treasured by all, it is found inside and outside and makes many fall. Can you name what it is?             
 
Last week’s riddle:
What flies without any wings? 
    
Last week’s answer:
Time.

WEEKLY RECIPE -  6 years and 2nd Nutribullets later, I still have smoothies almost everyday - sometimes twice a day! The conversations around them never get old! "Elizabeth, What in the world are you drinking?"


Do you have a friend or colleague that could benefit from KC Financial Advisors services? 
 
If you know someone who:

  • Would like a second opinion.
  • Doesn't have an income plan.
  • Recent job change - Needs help rolling over 401K
  • Organizing your orphaned 401K's.
  • Is recently widowed or divorced.
  • Still has the same portfolio they did in 2008, but are hoping to find a different result this time.
  • Is looking to reduce their taxes.

Please provide us their contact information or give them our name.

We truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you & those who are important to you! 
Office Information
KC Financial Advisors
Located in Corporate Woods
10975 Grandview Dr. , Ste. 190, 
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 317-1414
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