More than ever, we are inundated with bad news and grim forecasts about the future. It’s easy to fall into social media, endlessly scrolling through negative headlines. Although life may […]
5 Ways to Cut Stress
America is stressed. Several different studies have illustrated the pervasive problem of anxiety in our lives, including a recent survey by Ohio State University, which found that “nearly half of […]
Teaching Young People Financial Independence
A recent infographic by Visual Capitalist mapped out where in the United States young people (ages 18 – 34) are most likely to live with their parents. In North Dakota, […]
What Your Retirement Plan Might Be Missing
Many people I work with are eager to retire. It’s their main goal—the thing they work toward year after year. And the financial planning industry clearly supports this goal, with […]
What Inflation Means for You
Inflation is a natural part of economic growth and changes in the market. Supply and demand constantly shift, affected by global trade and tariffs, the climate (e.g., a drought affecting […]
How Much Do Oil Prices Matter?
We’ve been here before. Unrest in the Middle East inevitably means unstable or increasing oil prices, which can easily cause consumers to go into a panic. But how much should […]
Resisting Emotional Investing
During times of turmoil, people sometimes make rash decisions. We might buy things we don’t need, or act out of character, or uproot our lives in some way. The same […]
Trust in Financial Management
If you were to quiz several experts on the most important aspects of financial planning, you would probably get a variety of answers—diversifying one’s portfolio, long-term thinking, holistic planning…the list […]
Should You Worry About the AI Bubble?
Over the course of the last few years, AI technology has grown exponentially and has completely dominated the tech world. If you’re using any piece of technology today, chances are […]
Hope in Troubling Times
No matter your background or political affiliation, you’ve probably been affected in some way by the unusual and sometimes troubling times we’re living in. With so much division, questions about […]