Not so long ago, the world was a lot quieter. Before the internet and social media, we were more present and more in tune with our surroundings. We were not […]
5 Ways to Empower Young People
Young people today often get a bad rap. We’re told that they’re lazy and unmotivated, they have no desire to work, and they all want to be social media stars. […]
Avoid Financial Advisors Who Deal in FEAR
As I’ve discussed in past blog posts, fear sells. Fear helps media outlets and influencers get clicks and increase traffic to their websites. It is what keeps people tuned in […]
The Backbone of the Stock Market (and why to trust it)
As we’ve seen over the past few months, the stock market can fluctuate to wild extremes. It can dip with bad news (or even rumors of bad news) and soar […]
Your Financial Planner Doesn’t Own a Crystal Ball
Financial advisors are often asked exceedingly difficult questions. Our clients want to know what will happen with X, Y, or Z. What about the tariffs? The government layoffs? The boycotts […]
Why I Believe in Business as Usual
Whether you believe it or not, we’ve been here before. Sure, we haven’t experienced these exact circumstances in this precise context, but we, as a nation, have experienced long stretches […]
6 Ways to Protect Your Online Financial Information
Today, cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common. In 2022, the FBI received 800,944 complaints related to internet crime, and it is predicted that the cost of those breaches is well […]
Emotions & Investing Do Not Mix
A major part of being a responsible and prudent investor involves ignoring your emotions and kneejerk reactions, and turning to logic and evidence to guide you. With our interconnectedness, all-consuming […]
When Disaster Strikes (Finances and Natural Disasters)
Though human beings are incredibly inventive and have come up with all kinds of innovations over the centuries (or even the past ten years), they have yet to control mother […]
Planning a Budget-Friendly Vacation
When it’s deep winter in the northern US, it’s easy for your mind to wander to warmer locales. A vacation can revitalize you, expand your horizons, and help you get […]