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Doug Kinsey CFP®, CIMA®

Founding Partner, Artifex Financial Group

Doug Kinsey is a partner in Artifex Financial Group, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm based in Dayton, Ohio.

Doug has over 25 years experience in financial services, and has been a CFP® certificant since 1999. Additionally, he holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) certification as well as Certified Investment Management Analyst. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his Master's of Liberal Arts degree in Management from Harvard University. He also completed the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Investment Management Education Program.

Phone: 855.752.6644 | Email: doug.kinsey@artifexfinancial.com | Website: www.artifexfinancial.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArtifexFinancialGroup | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dougkinseycfp/

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Inflation

What is Your ‘Personal Inflation Rate’?

You’re probably well aware that inflation is running near 9%, but depending on how you spend, your own personal rate could be much lower – or higher.

June 22, 2022

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retirement

Will Inflation Derail Your Retirement Plan?

If rising prices have you concerned for your own retirement, consider these five inflation-survival strategies.

April 2, 2022

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Take These Steps to Make Your Finances Impenetrable to Threats

Your home’s windows keep out all sorts of threats. A good financial plan — one that’s resistant to cracks — does the same thing.

September 14, 2020

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Financial Planning

How to Invest With Skill

All activities are done with some combination of luck and skill. But when it comes to your money, you want to be more than just lucky.

December 8, 2017

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Buckets or Pies: Which Retirement Strategy Works for You?

The standard investing methods have their virtues (and shortcomings), but the key is to apply them thoughtfully and with some flexibility.

February 13, 2017

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4 Steps to Finding the Best Funds for You

It's a big fund universe out there; here's how to narrow down your choices.

December 15, 2016

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How to Pick the Best Funds for Your Portfolio

Be sure to look at performance history, management experience and costs, among other things.

December 1, 2016

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Financial Planning

What Rate of Return Can You Expect from Your Portfolio?

Your estimate can help you figure out what asset allocation best suits your risk tolerance and financial goals.

November 23, 2016

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Markets

Skill Versus Luck in Investing

Having a disciplined investment strategy in place can help increase your odds of success.

November 10, 2016

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How to Improve Your Odds of Success at Investing

Only 17% of stock mutual funds beat their benchmarks, but you can do better by keeping fees down and diversifying.

August 8, 2016

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Financial Planning

3 Critical Factors to Consider When Hiring a Financial Adviser

Be sure your adviser is putting your best interest first and keeping fees and expenses low.

July 18, 2016

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Making Your Money Last

3 Most Important Factors To Making Your Money Last in Retirement

It may seem complicated, but there are formulas to help you match your annual spending with growth in your portfolio.

June 22, 2016