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Big Beautiful Breakdown: Benefits of Section 529 Plans for Continuing Education

Section 529 plans—often called qualified tuition plans—have long been one of the most effective ways to save for education expenses. These tax-advantaged accounts allow parents, grandparents and even individuals to invest for future learning while minimizing taxes along the way.… Read Now >>

How to Make Your Next Vacation Free

August 10, 2016

Do you own a home? Would you like to take an all-expenses-paid vacation? Matt Rinkey, Financial Advisor and President of Illumination Wealth, explains how on The American Dream show with Craig Sewing.


If Disaster Strikes, Are You Prepared?

July 21, 2016

Matt talks with Craig Sewing on The American Dream Show about the importance of understanding your investment risk profile when it comes to protecting your investments. Alexis Ranglas, Insurance Advisor at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., joins them to explain… Read Now >>


Real Life Results, No Doping Necessary

July 21, 2016

Can you believe we are in the 2nd half of 2016? I can already imagine the headlines we will have in store for the next six months…from the Olympics to the U.S. Presidential Race.  Our mission at Illumination Wealth is… Read Now >>


Brexit Planning

July 18, 2016

By now you have likely heard the Brexit news – Britain is leaving the European Union (EU). You may be wondering, what is the big fuss about? We will get into that shortly. There is though, a reason why you… Read Now >>


Rise Up Radio June 10, 2016

June 23, 2016

Recently Matt had the privilege to be a featured Guest on Rise Up Radio with Jared Kelley from Mission Realty Group and James Carmody from Synergy One Lending on KCBQ 1170 AM. Matt was very excited to share with others… Read Now >>


The “F” Word and What It Means for You

June 9, 2016

The “F” word – Fiduciary – has been flying around in the news lately. Why? Because a new fiduciary rule was established by the Department of Labor to provide more transparency in retirement fees and advice. Incredible as this sounds, until now the majority of… Read Now >>


3 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Financial Advisor

June 1, 2016

Matt joins The American Dream Show with Craig Sewing to discuss the importance of a new rule from the Department Of Labor requiring Financial Advisors to be fiduciaries on 401(k) and IRA accounts. Matt explains why this rule is good… Read Now >>


Business and Financial Life Planning for Success Seminar

May 17, 2016

Are you ready to learn several new strategies for your business and financial life that will allow you reduce risk and keep more of what you make? On Thursday, June 2nd at 5:00pm, Illumination Wealth and Kimball, Tirey & St.… Read Now >>


Are You Transparent About Your Relationship with Money?

May 7, 2016

At times, money and relationships can be like water and oil. The two don’t always mix well. The American Psychological Association reports that about one third of all couples say that money is a major source of conflict in their… Read Now >>


How to Invest in a Volatile Market

April 22, 2016

Matt joins Craig Sewing for another episode of The American Dream Show on March 30, 2016. This week Matt and Craig discuss how the recent terrorist attacks have caused volatility in the market and what you must do as an… Read Now >>