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  • LGBTQ Finance | 06.21

    Making the Most Out of Your Charitable Contributions

    If you’re feeling generous after an enjoyable pride season, you’re not alone.  Many LGBT-focused organizations rely on Pride season and the good will it generates to bolster fundraising for their…
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  • Fundamentals | 04.26

    A Beginner’s Guide to Travel Rewards – Part 2

    Last week I explored the basics of getting travel rewards. This week, let’s talk about how to optimize your rewards and avoid some common pitfalls while trying to do so.…
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  • Fundamentals | 04.19

    A Beginner’s Guide to Travel Rewards – Part 1

    I hate flying. Not because I’m scared of heights or dying in a crash, but because I have such a hard time fitting into those little seats. For those of…
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  • Fundamentals | 03.15

    Getting Back to Investing Basics

    The stock market is all the rage recently. The Dow has reached 20,000 for the first time ever and even hit 21,000 at the beginning of March. (If you’re not…
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  • Fundamentals | 02.01

    What My Personal Trainer Taught Me About Personal Finance – Revisited

    After reading my fundamental planning posts, Ben suggested revisiting a piece I wrote over year ago covering what my personal trainer taught me about financial planning. I love when life…
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  • Fundamentals | 01.25

    Your 2017 Financial Checklist

    We’ve come to the last post of our fundamentals month. I hope this financial tune-up has helped clarify why you want to achieve the goals and resolutions you’ve set for…
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  • Fundamentals | 01.18

    How to Get and Stay Organized

    January is fundamentals month at BTF. I’m reviewing some central principles that will help you stay on top of your 2017 financial planning resolutions. Last week, I discussed three overarching…
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  • Fundamentals | 01.11

    Three Tools to Help You Stick to Your 2017 Financial Planning Resolutions

    Happy New Year everyone! I hope the start of your 2017 has been fantastic. This is my first week in work mode, after spending some extra time hanging out with…
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  • Fundamentals | 12.21

    Enjoy the Holiday Season!

    Happy Holidays everyone! The holiday season is my favorite time of year.  And because of that, I’m taking a break from blogging for the rest of 2016 in order to enjoy…
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  • Fundamentals | 12.14

    Making the Most Out of Your Holiday-Season Giving

    The holidays are by far my favorite time of the year. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, I relish getting to take some vacation from the daily grind, spend time with…
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  • Fundamentals | 11.23

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving!  Can’t believe this is the third Thanksgiving for my blog. Time has flown by. As always, I want to share what I’m thankful for. It’s been quite the…
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  • Fundamentals | 11.09

    Take a Breath…Again

    Well, how are you feeling? I got my first “what should I do with my money” question last night, as it became clear Trump had an advantage and futures on…
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  • Fundamentals | 10.26

    Why am I so scared to plan for my future?

    “I know I should be doing something, but I don’t know where to start.” “We often set financial dates, but we end up putting it off.” “I feel like I’m…
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Brian Thompson Financial LLC (“BTF”), is a Registered investment Adviser in the States of Illinois and New York. Based in Chicago, BTF focuses specifically on serving mission-driven LGBTQ entrepreneurs locally and nationwide. Brian Thompson, JD, CFP® is a proud member of NAPFA, XY Planning Network and Pride Planners.

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