What you will find in this issue:
  • KC Financial Events ((Next Week)): Disposal Options for an Unwanted Time Share
  • Financial News: Financial Straight Talk (((Podcast))) Financial Codebreakers
  • Weekly Update: Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low
  • Make sure this key ingredient is part of your retirement
  • SHRED Day 2018 ((Next Week)): Wednesday, May 16th, 9 am - NOON
  • Around the Office: Elizabeth visits Bentonville Film Festival (BFF)
  • Special Mother's Day Message ((Video))
  • Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle and Recipe of the Week!
Upcoming Events:
Coffee Connection May 18th
RSVP by with Elizabeth by calling (913) 317-1414


Friday, May 18th
Coffee Connection w/Linda Dickens
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Disposal Options for an Unwanted Time Share
May 7th Weekly Financial News
Financial Straight Talk with David Dickens

We're not going to get too political, but join us for a discussion on financial planning in Trump's America. We'll also learn finance from the world of medicine. Finally, tell your advisor to give it to you straight. It's time we stop speaking in financial code. Say what you mean.
This week's headlines ...

  • Jobless rate hits 18-year low
  • Personal spending improves 0.4%
  • ISM indices retreat
  • NASDAQ rises; DOW, S&P fall slightly
Make sure this key ingredient is part of your retirement

  • While improving behavior will help at any age, it won't make up for years of unhealthy actions that have led to chronic conditions from diabetes to heart disease.
  • It's important to give your mental and physical health the same dedication and resources as your finances.


Source: CNBC
Shred Day 2018
Next Wednesday!

Simply bring any paper documents you would like to have shredded to our office building parking lot.

  • Combat identity theft – Over 9 million cases report each year in the U.S with over 75% of these cases resulting from paper documents.
  • Conserve the environment as 100% of all shredded documents are recycled

No need to remove paperclips, staples, hanging file folders, etc.
CDs, DVD’s, floppy discs can be shredded as well.  

When:
May 16th between 9AM-Noon
Where: 
10975 Grandview Drive, Building 27, Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Follow the signs to the big ProShred truck on the North side of our parking lot!

Join us for coffee and pastries after you watch your papers being shredded.

As always, we are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with helpful and convenient service!
Around the Office
Elizabeth Goodwin
Elizabeth shares a few photos from she and her daughter, Marley, birthday weekend!

"We took a road trip to NW Arkansas so Marley could spend a weekend with her two BFF's AND it was also the 4th Annual B.F.F. ( Bentonville Film Festival ). We didn't spot any celebrities but we did enjoy time with our BFF's!!"


Happy Mother's Day 2018
Elizabeth shares this video she created for Marley to celebrate Mother’s Day (this was up to Marley's 5th birthday) Get your tissues handy!
Weekly Quote, Tip, Riddle & Recipe
 
WEEKLY QUOTE -   “Humor is also a way of saying something serious.”      
- T.S. Eliot

WEEKLY TIP -   Remember that there are two kinds of 529 plans: the prepaid tuition plan and the college savings plan. A prepaid tuition plan lets you pay some of the future cost of a university education today. A college savings plan offers you a choice of equity investments for your savings and has variable returns.
   
WEEKLY RIDDLE - I went into the woods and got it. I brought it home in my hand and removed it. What am I talking about?   
  
Last week’s riddle:
It can be high or low;
it may run between your toes. It relates to the sun and the sky,
and it may make things fall and rise. What is it?
    
Last week’s answer:
The tide.
Recipe of the week!

"Simply put, this is an awesome side dish (or main dish for the non-meat eaters!) that will definitely make another appearance in our home. My husband, who does not like avocados, loved this dish. When it all comes together, it’s just  that  good!! Take this to your next cookout or picnic!" Audrey's Apron

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
      
Disclosures:
Disclosure: Dickens Law and KC Financial Advisors are two separate companies, although they share office space. When Dickens Law renders services or gives advice, it does so only on behalf of the Law Firm, and not on behalf of the Financial Firm. Likewise, when KC Financial Advisors renders services or gives advice, it does so only on behalf of the Financial Firm, and not on behalf of Dickens Law, LLC.

Investment Advisory Services are offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. KC Financial Advisors and Brookstone Capital Management LLC are separate companies. These views should not be construed as investment advice. Neither Brookstone Capital Management LLC nor any named representative gives tax or legal advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Please consult your financial advisor for further information.

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