--- title: Creekmur Wealth Advisors | Build True Wealth description: Build True Wealth | We help create true wealth and retirement income strategies for people in or nearing retirement so their retirement income lasts as long as they do. --- - [Reserve A Consultation](https://creekmurwealth.com/contact-us/) - Client Access - [Client Access](https://creekmurwealth.com/client-access/) - [Legacy Club](https://creekmurwealth.com/ambassador-program/) - [Request An Update With Your Advisor](https://creekmurwealth.com/current-clients/) [![Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Creekmur%20Wealth%20Advisors%20Logo.png?width=460&height=104&name=Creekmur%20Wealth%20Advisors%20Logo.png "Creekmur Wealth Advisors")](https://creekmurwealth.com) - [Team](https://creekmurwealth.com/creekmur-wealth-team/) - [Locations](https://creekmurwealth.com/locations/) - [Wealth Solutions](https://creekmurwealth.com/wealth-solutions/) - Resources - [In the Media](https://creekmurwealth.com/in-the-media/) - [Planning Tools](https://creekmurwealth.com/planning-tools/) - [Webinars](https://creekmurwealth.com/webinar/) - [Blog](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog) - [Events](https://creekmurwealth.com/events/) - [Contact Us](https://creekmurwealth.com/contact-us/) - [Join Our Team](https://content.creekmurwealth.com/join-our-team-0) - [Team](https://creekmurwealth.com/creekmur-wealth-team/) - [Locations](https://creekmurwealth.com/true-wealth-process/) - [Wealth Solutions](https://creekmurwealth.com/wealth-solutions/) - Resources - [In the Media](https://creekmurwealth.com/in-the-media/) - [Planning Tools](https://creekmurwealth.com/planning-tools/) - [Webinars](https://creekmurwealth.com/webinar/) - [Blog](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog) - [Events](https://creekmurwealth.com/events/) - [Contact Us](https://creekmurwealth.com/contact-us/) - [Client Access](https://creekmurwealth.com/true-wealth-process/#) - [Client Access](https://creekmurwealth.com/client-access/) - [Legacy Club](https://creekmurwealth.com/ambassador-program/) - [Request An Update With Your Advisor](https://creekmurwealth.com/current-clients/) ## Educate, Encourage, Empower ## [Kick Off a Great New Year!](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/kick-off-great-new-year) Posted by [John Creekmur, MBA, CFP®](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/john-creekmur-mba-cfp) on 8:00 AM on January 4, 2022 [![](https://cdn.vidyard.com/thumbnails/23519178/f4cMGor1Viw8BnrUDtK_Tz3u7-AtjonM_play_button_small.gif)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/kick-off-great-new-year) # Happy New Year! I hope you had a great holiday season and that you are looking forward to 2022! It's hard to believe that we're at the beginning of another year. For my annual "new year" blog, I have a couple of topics to discuss... [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/kick-off-great-new-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/kick-off-great-new-year#comments-listing) Topics: [Build Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-wealth), [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [financial legacy](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/financial-legacy), [From John's Desk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) ## [Insurance When You Marry After 40](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/insurancewhenyoumarryafter40) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 8:30 AM on July 6, 2021 When you marry, you buy life insurance. Right? You buy it out of consideration for your spouse, and also realize that in the event of either your untimely death or your spouse’s untimely death, your household could be left with one income to shoulder expenses that may not lessen. These days, people are marrying later in life. Take first marriages, for example. A recent study by the Pew Research Center says the median age for marriage in America is now 30 for men and 28 for women, compared to respective median ages of 23 and 21 in 1968. Today, 16% of us are waiting until at least our late forties to marry.1,2 [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/insurancewhenyoumarryafter40) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/insurancewhenyoumarryafter40#comments-listing) Topics: [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [Insurance](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/insurance), [Insurance policies](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/insurance-policies), [Investing](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investing), [Life Insurance](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/life-insurance), [Newlyweds](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/newlyweds) ## [Enjoy your Blessings While Navigating the Bumps!](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/enjoy-your-blessings-navigate-the-bumps) Posted by [John Creekmur, MBA, CFP®](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/john-creekmur-mba-cfp) on 9:00 AM on June 30, 2021 This summer we have plans to take a few days off here and there to relax and spend some time with family – always a good thing to do during the summer months! One of these occasions included a long weekend in Park City, UT which is one of our favorite places in winter and summer. My son Alex wanted to take a mountain biking trip and, although I haven’t ridden a bike in quite some time, I agreed to tag along. Overall, it was a good experience and a beautiful day in spite of the downhill tumble that I took! Get the “full” story in my video below!🚵 [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/enjoy-your-blessings-navigate-the-bumps) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/enjoy-your-blessings-navigate-the-bumps#comments-listing) Topics: [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [Investing](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investing), [From John's Desk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) ## [Plan for True Wealth Tomorrow - Live True Wealth Today!](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/true-wealth-today) Posted by [John Creekmur, MBA, CFP®](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/john-creekmur-mba-cfp) on 4:55 PM on May 12, 2021 [![](https://play.vidyard.com/RuktrFvZFnUja5qz4fN1rY.jpg)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/true-wealth-today) Here at Creekmur Wealth we're really focused on goals based planning. Our goal is to help each of our clients fulfill their goals for the future they envision for themselves. We call it True Wealth - All the things in life that money cannot buy. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/true-wealth-today) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/true-wealth-today#comments-listing) Topics: [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [Financial Planning](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/financial-planning), [From John's Desk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) ## [True Wealth Values - Are you distracted by the squirrels?](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/are-you-distracted) Posted by [John Creekmur, MBA, CFP®](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/john-creekmur-mba-cfp) on 9:00 AM on April 14, 2021 [![](https://play.vidyard.com/x1BWv1HBiYUMg8vukdmMiU.jpg)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/are-you-distracted) One of my favorite movies of all time is UP. The story is about an older man who is on a journey to save his property from developers who want to tear down his beloved home. At one point in their travels this gentleman and his boy scout companion encounter a talking dog. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/are-you-distracted) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/are-you-distracted#comments-listing) Topics: [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [Investing](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investing), [From John's Desk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) ## [True Wealth Values - Live with a Spirit of Gratitude](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/live-with-a-spirit-of-gratitude) Posted by [John Creekmur, MBA, CFP®](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/john-creekmur-mba-cfp) on 1:00 PM on March 24, 2021 [![](https://play.vidyard.com/KfEsEt4hx5nC35P5iDSezR.jpg)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/live-with-a-spirit-of-gratitude) Human nature is so interesting! I love to watch people, and I love to see their reactions as they are going through life. When they’re at Walmart (that’s interesting!) Out grocery shopping. With family. As you observe people in various situations you see all types of emotions and reactions. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/live-with-a-spirit-of-gratitude) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/live-with-a-spirit-of-gratitude#comments-listing) Topics: [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [Investing](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investing), [From John's Desk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) ## [True Wealth Values - Use your Resources Wisely](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/use-your-resources-wisely) Posted by [John Creekmur, MBA, CFP®](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/john-creekmur-mba-cfp) on 1:50 PM on March 9, 2021 [![](https://play.vidyard.com/JmfyqTH9SaAfnsmc6UGVwX.jpg)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/use-your-resources-wisely) [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/use-your-resources-wisely) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/use-your-resources-wisely#comments-listing) Topics: [Build Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-wealth), [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [From John's Desk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) ## [True Wealth Values: Be Open to Wise Counselors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/be-open-to-wise-counselors) Posted by [John Creekmur, MBA, CFP®](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/john-creekmur-mba-cfp) on 9:00 AM on February 17, 2021 [![](https://play.vidyard.com/bgLJFiNFwbigoKdkk2vhRo.jpg)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/be-open-to-wise-counselors) [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/be-open-to-wise-counselors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/be-open-to-wise-counselors#comments-listing) Topics: [Build Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-wealth), [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [From John's Desk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) ## [True Wealth Values - Know What's Important to You!](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/my-hot-tip-know-whats-important-to-you) Posted by [John Creekmur, MBA, CFP®](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/john-creekmur-mba-cfp) on 9:00 AM on February 3, 2021 [![](https://cdn.vidyard.com/thumbnails/13850960/Lprt2u-ixgxgY5kwgp398rH7Uy64t76G_play_button_small.jpg)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/my-hot-tip-know-whats-important-to-you) Over the years I often receive questions from people who want my “great insight” about investing and financial matters. When someone finds out that I work in wealth management, they usually ask for my best “hot tip” – and to that I want to reply, [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/my-hot-tip-know-whats-important-to-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/my-hot-tip-know-whats-important-to-you#comments-listing) Topics: [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [Investing](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investing), [From John's Desk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) ## [How to Enjoy the Journey](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/how-to-enjoy-the-journey) Posted by [John Creekmur, MBA, CFP®](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/john-creekmur-mba-cfp) on 2:26 PM on January 20, 2021 [![](https://cdn.vidyard.com/thumbnails/13220501/E62dJDhaH1e31CecBs8F_QESiQsoGieq_play_button_small.gif)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/how-to-enjoy-the-journey) [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/how-to-enjoy-the-journey) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/how-to-enjoy-the-journey#comments-listing) Topics: [Build Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-wealth), [Build True Wealth](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth), [From John's Desk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) [All posts](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth/page/2) Search Our Site ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [Financial Planning (109)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/financial-planning) - [Retirement (72)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/retirement) - [Investing (54)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investing) - [Uncategorized (44)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/uncategorized) - [Planning (27)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/planning) - [Investments (24)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investments) - [Stock Market (24)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/stock-market) - [market volatility (18)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/market-volatility) - [market risks (17)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/market-risks) - [saving and investing (17)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/saving-and-investing) - [Investments and risk (16)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investments-and-risk) - [Build True Wealth (15)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-true-wealth) - [Certified Financial Planner, CFP (14)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/certified-financial-planner-cfp) - [Goals (13)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/goals) - [From John's Desk (11)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/from-johns-desk) - [Investment Portfolio (11)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investment-portfolio) - [Roth IRA (11)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/roth-ira) - [Life Insurance (10)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/life-insurance) - [Saving (10)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/saving) - [Wealth Management (10)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/wealth-management) - [taxes (10)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/taxes) - [long term objectives (9)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/long-term-objectives) - [IRA (8)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/ira) - [Annuities (7)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/annuities) - [Insurance (7)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/insurance) - [Social Security (7)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/social-security) - [Build Wealth (6)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/build-wealth) - [Retirement Income (6)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/retirement-income) - [Market turbulence (5)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/market-turbulence) - [RetirementRSS (5)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/retirementrss) - [Social Security income (5)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/social-security-income) - [Tax Benefits (5)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/tax-benefits) - [Taxes in Retirment (5)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/taxes-in-retirment) - [Tolerating Risk with Investments (5)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/tolerating-risk-with-investments) - [Why is my portfolio not performing? 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