Money Magazine recently approached me to perform an investment portfolio makeover for a couple in the Metro Detroit area, Kevin and Janice Ford. The article, written by Money Magazine Senior Writer Donna Rosato, was published in the January-February 2010 double-issue. The Roasato’s met with me recently and we put together a financial plan and asset allocation. Here’s an intro to the article and a link to the full one:
(Money Magazine) — Kevin Ford has worked as an engineer in the Detroit auto industry for more than three decades – currently for the car company that best suits his name. His wife, Janice, is also a veteran of the field, a fellow engineer who even ran her own dealership for a few years before leaving the industry in 2005 to do part-time business development consulting.
Kevin hoped to follow her into retirement at age 55, and two years ago that seemed doable. The family had nearly $1 million saved, plus a hefty pension; they had no debt besides a $300,000 mortgage; their son, Darrell, was out of college and daughter, Kimberly, would be done in 2011.
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January 30, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Very cool! Congratulations on being selected by Money Magazine for this project!
January 30, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Thank you very much Kevin. I was very honored and though it was a lot of work, I enjoyed meeting and helping the Ford’s.
February 15, 2010 at 7:12 PM
Great read!
It never ceases to amaze me how many people continue to keep company stock in their portfolio. This comes on the heels of Enron and General Motors.