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Wordhouse
Wealth Coaching
August, 2007 Newsletter 
 
In This Issue
YOUR MONEY
COMING SOON - FREE MARKET MUTUAL FUNDS
10 MUST ANSWER QUESTIONS
WCE PEACE OF MIND PARTY
STEWARDSHIP CLASSES ADDED
INVESTOR CLASSES
CURRENT TAXES AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS
LONG TERM CARE
TRANSFER ON DEATH FORM
NO, NO, NO!
WWC CONTACT INFO
Quick Links
 
 
We hope you are having a fun and safe summer with your families and friends.
 
There has been plenty of celebrating at the Wordhouse home.  Erik, Phyllis and Jerry's oldest son, married  Michelle (Mickie) on June 23.   We are so pleased that it was in God's plan to bless the family with this relationship.  
 
There have been a lot of positive comments on the new format of our newsletter.  Please keep your suggestions coming.
YOUR MONEY
To better serve you, please remember to let us know when you have investments other than Matrix.

WWC's philosophy is to have ALL long range money invested using The Modern Portfolio Strategy, however that solution may not be appropriate for all your money. 

We want to help you make the right choices when your goals might be different than long range saving.  
 
We are here to help you!
COMING SOON - NEW FREE MARKET MUTUAL FUNDS PLATFORM

Matrix is about to launch their Free Market Mutual Funds.  They are developing mutual funds out of their current portfolios as DFA is closing some of their small growth and value funds to new investors.  The NEW Free Market Fund model continues to use The Modern Portfolio Theory strategy. 

Once DFA closes some of their funds, NEW investors will not be able to get into that DFA mutual fund.  After the "red herring" prospectus is out, all new clients will automatically go into the new Free Market platform.  Only current clients have the option to stay or move. 

We will send you the Free Market Funds paperwork at the appropriate time.  Once $100 Million is committed in each level of risk, only then will the Free Market Funds open up.  That might be at the end of 2007. 

10 OF 20 "MUST ANSWER" QUESTIONS FOR CREATING LASTING PEACE OF MIND
  1. Have you discovered your True Purpose for Money, that which is more important than money itself?
  2. Are you invested in the Market?
  3. Do you know how markets work?
  4. Have you defined your investment philosophy?
  5. Have you identified your personal risk tolerance?
  6. Do you know how to measure diversification in your portfolio?
  7. Do you consistently and predictably beat the market?
  8. Have you measured the total amount of commissions and costs in your portfolio?
  9. Do you know where you fall on the Markowitz's Efficient Frontier?
  10. When it comes to building your investment portfolio do you know exactly what you are doing and why?

If you can not answer "YES" to all of these 10 questions, you need to attend our client classes. Each class helps you apply MPT to your life goals and integrates your virtues with your investment philosophy.

WCE PEACE OF MIND PARTY 2007

Clients, children and grandchildren had a splash at the POM party. We swam, made new friends, ate, and shared our POM ideas.  Even the teenagers were saying how fun it was, and how great the food tasted!  

 
Here are some things that give our clients Peace Of Mind:
  • Having lots of money
  • Happiness, knowing I don't need to know everything
  • Not watching the stock market
  • Taxes are paid
  • Having enough money
  • Being Financially FREE
  • When children are doing well
  • Son back from Iraq and safe
  • Our money keeps growing and we don't have to worry about it
  • A new job
  • All the blessings in my life
  • No worries
  • Feeling of security
  • A pool party with friends
  • Just being happy in life
Next year we want you at the Peace Of Mind pool party and hear what gives you POM!
 

Due to the rave reviews, we would like to make this an annual event!    If you would like to attend next year, you must come to our client classes. 

STEWARDSHIP CLASSES ADDED
What return is God making on the money and gifts he has loaned you?  
Are you being a good steward of the gifts He has given?  
 
We desire to be good stewards of God's blessings in every area of our lives and are excited to announce that we are teaching the Stewardship Coaching Classes starting this Fall in Plymouth.  As Christians we believe that God owns everything.  We need to be proper trustees and managers of ALL that has been gifted to us.    These classes are open to both clients and friends.  Invite your loved ones to learn about Stewardship!
 
Wordhouse Wealth Coaching holds these convictions close to heart and prayerfully seeks His guidance in our stewardship.  As Wealth Coaches Phyllis and Maria ask you also to look at your holistic stewardship. 
 
Let us help you realize more of your stewardship potential. 
INVESTOR CLASSES
We offer 3 types of classes;
Investor Education Series, Life Coaching and Stewardship Coaching.
 
It is important that you have the tools to make wise decisions with your money.  We teach classes that dive into the technical, introspective and non technical aspects of investing and planning.
 
 
2007
Plymouth- Wordhouse Home 
Sept. 10, 4:30 - 6:30 PM Creating Your Core Covenants / Life Coaching Series
Sept. 11, 7 - 9 PM Critical Mind set for Harnessing the Power of Free Markets
Plymouth - JW Hulce Center for the Arts - Bring your friends!
Oct. 2, 7 - 9 PM Investment TRUTHS: Separating Myths from Truths
Grand Rapids - Cornerstone University - Bring your friends!
Sept. 18, 7-9 PM Investment TRUTHS: Separating Myths from Truths 
Allendale - Second Christian Reformed Church
Sept. 19, 7-9 PM  Costs: The Dark Side of Investing / Investors Education Series 2
 
 
2008
Plymouth - Wordhouse Home - Bring your friends to these classes!
Jan 14, 7 - 9 PM The Stewardship Solution / What are you doing with God's money?
April 22, 7 - 9 PM Stewardship for the Yachtless / Non millionaires can also have a giving plan
Oct. 7, 7 - 9 PM Being a Holistic Steward / Stewardship needs to be in all of your life
Plymouth - JW Hulce Center for the Arts - Bring your friends!
Jan. 15, 7 - 9 PM Investment TRUTHS: Separating Myths from Truths
April 29, 7- 9 PM Investment TRUTHS: Separating Myths from Truths
Oct. 14, 7 - 9 PM Investment TRUTHS: Separating Myths from Truths
Allendale - Second Christian Reformed Church
April 2, 7 - 9 PM Discovering Your True Purpose for Money and/or Life  - Life Coaching
Jan. 23, 7 - 9 PM The Critical Mind set for Harnessing the Power of Free Markets
Sept.17, 7 - 9 PM The Stewardship Solution / What are you doing with God's money?
Grand Rapids - Cornerstone University - Bring your friends!
Jan. 22, 7 - 9 PM Investment TRUTHS: Separating Myths from Truths 
April 1, 7 - 9 PM Investment TRUTHS: Separating Myths from Truths
Sept. 16, 7 - 9 PM Investment TRUTHS: Separating Myths from Truths
 
 
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CURRENT TAXES AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS 
TAXES:

Every spring we need copies of your completed and signed Federal taxes. Please scan/fax/email the first four pages of your 1040 to Lynn so your file is up to date. 

 

LEGAL DOCUMENTS:

If you have updated any of your legal documents, please scan a complete signed copy to Lynn.  If you have a Trust, make sure you also include your Certification of Trust Existence, along with your Will, Revocable Living Trust, Durable Power of Attorney and Declaration of Patient Advocacy. 

 

Call or email Lynn and she will let you know what we need for your records. lml@wordhousewealthcoaching.com

LONG TERM CARE / HOME HEALTH CARE

The largest expense during the second half of your life is long term care and home health care costs.   We introduce the LTC/HHC topic once you turn 50 and we desire a decision by your age of 55-60.

    1. Please contact Joyce if you are over 50 and currently don't have LTC/HHC.  Joyce will gladly put together a proposal for you, so you can see what we prefer in a policy. You can then make an educated decision to apply, shop around, or not to purchase.
    2. If you do have LTC/HHC coverage, but through a different company or through work, we  need a copy of the policy or statement of coverage for our records. 
    3. We have a form for you to complete if you are over 50 and have decided not to purchase LTC/HHC.  Please call or email Joyce for the form or click on this link: LTC/HHC disclaimer form
    4. Those of you with LTC/HHC coverage, please list another younger adult as your alternate payor, to protect your policy from lapsing, in case you forget to make your premium payment.  For example; Maria is Phyllis' alternate payor.

 

TRANSFER ON DEATH FORM
Transfer on Death (TOD) is a way to add a beneficiary to your taxable individual and joint accounts. Joyce is helping clients complete their TOD forms on these accounts. This will allow these monies to be transferred quickly to the heirs. 
 
Please click on the TOD link Transfer On Death form and complete the form for your individual and joint taxable accounts. Or call / email Joyce to receive your form.
NO, NO, NO!

Real Estate LP and REIT investors, including Phyllis, are receiving a plethora of offers to sell their shares.  Why? They are valuable!  Just say "NO" to the offers if it is not an offer from the actual partnership itself. If you have questions, call or email Phyllis. pjw@wordhousewealthcoaching.com 

Sincerely,
Phyllis and Maria

WWC CONTACT INFO:

 

Lynn Lentz

Business and Appointments

LML@WordhouseWealthCoaching.com
 Cell: (734) 459-1819 / (800) 615-0435 Fax: (734) 468-1336

10323 Peterson Farm NE, Rockford, MI 49341

 

Joyce Kurtz

Client Relations

 JKurtz@WordhouseWealthCoaching.com

Cell: (734) 536-3407

11919 Trailwood, Plymouth, MI 48170

 

Maria Kuitula

Wealth Coach

 MJK@WordhouseWealthCoaching.com

Cell: (616) 460-6518 Fax: (616) 956-1530

2723 Alger SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 

Phyllis Wordhouse

Wealth Coach

 PJW@WordhouseWealthCoaching.com

Cell: (734) 718-0955

11901 Trailwood, Plymouth, MI 48170

 

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