No one will deny we, as a country, are going through an odd period in history. When you mix the lingering effects of a long pandemic, a booming (though starting […]
Why I Don’t Fear a “Summer Slump”
For many people, summer is a time for relaxing at the beach, barbeques, gardening, and enjoying the sunshine. But for the stock market, things aren’t usually so rosy. Historically, the […]
RETHINK Instead of RESIGN
Over the last year, millions of American workers have left their jobs. This phenomenon, widely know as the Great Resignation, has employers in a panic. With a definite worker shortage, […]
Destination: Financial Freedom
In the U.S., we’ve just celebrated our nation’s birthday. Independence Day is associated with barbeques, fireworks, relaxing at the beach, and, of course, freedom. In a nation that touts a […]
Optimistic and Prepared Investors
I’ve been a financial advisor for a long time. I’ve seen periods of rapid expansion and contraction. I’ve witnessed extreme highs and lows in the stock market. Throughout the years, […]
High Inflation: We’ve Been Here Before (Don’t Panic!)
When you turn on the news lately, the buzzword on everyone’s lips is “inflation.” Reporters talk in serious tones about the rapidly rising rate of inflation and how it’s affecting […]
4 Ways Empathy Leads to Success
It can be easy to reduce the concept of empathy to a vague value that you were taught since kindergarten. Having empathy means having the ability to understand another’s feelings […]
Why Investing Isn’t a Game
Be careful when faced with the gamification techniques that many investment platforms are utilizing. Such techniques include stock price notifications, headlines that evoke a “fear of missing out” (FOMO) reaction, […]
The Power of Small Actions
There are many situations in life that are beyond your control. That’s the plain and simple reality. You can’t control the actions of politicians, or stop wars, or singlehandedly eliminate […]
5 Life Lessons from Nature
It may still be chilly in the upper Midwest, but spring is right around the corner. The snow will disappear, the crocuses and daffodils will begin popping up, and we’ll […]