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 […]
Thinking Long-Term in Your Later Years
There’s an old adage that goes, “Good things come to those who wait.” This is true in many areas of life, and it’s especially relevant to investing. Making kneejerk decisions, […]
Why Goals Work (and How to Set Them)
One of the pillars of Self-Wealth is Hope. Hope is a force that drives us, gives us reasons to get up and get moving in the morning, and helps provide […]
Finding Common Ground with Everyone
Today’s world can often seem incredibly black and white. Either you support a certain politician (or political party) or you don’t. Either you’re pro-human rights or you aren’t. You believe […]
The Strength (and Size) of US Business
It’s undeniable that we’re going through a turbulent time in the US. Tariffs are threatened, then rescinded; inflation continues to rise, while consumer buying power is decreasing. And the stock […]
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. […]
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 […]
Welcoming Change (in the New Year)
For many people, change is scary. It represents a step into the unknown, or a departure from norms and routines. Change might make us feel uncomfortable, uncertain, frustrated, or even […]