In the upper Midwest, we often spend those long winter nights dreaming of summertime: lakes to jump into, bike rides to take, and evenings to spend barbecuing in the backyard. […]
Chilly weather, comforting financial news
In the northern U.S., it’s getting cold. We’ve officially left the time of shorts and t-shirts behind us and have moved on to wool sweaters and boots. Not everything […]
Market Looking Slow? Let Me Give You Some Good News…
You may have noticed the stock market taking a sluggish turn during the summer. The trading volume decreased, and the numbers haven’t been quite as strong as in pre-summer […]
The Most Powerful 5-Letter Word?
When you’ve worked as a financial advisor for as long as I have, you develop a deep understanding of the importance of TRUST. Trust shouldn’t just be a vague idea, […]
You’re going to spend HOW MUCH on food during retirement??
If you’re like most Americans, you don’t spend a ton of time thinking about retirement. It will take care of itself, right? You’re not planning to buy a condo in Fiji […]
Cheer up! There’s SO Much Good in the World
If you believed everything you read in the newspapers and online, you’d think that the end of the world is tomorrow and we’re all doomed. Rarely do we hear good […]
What IS Foreboding Joy?
In the national economy, things are incredibly good right now. The stock market is seeing record highs; our standard of living is up; banks, corporations, and the real estate market […]
Resolve to Let the Little Things Go
You can wish for a perfect year (and I hope your wish is granted!), but it’s unlikely everything will go according to plan. The car might break down, you may […]
Hurricanes, Fires, and Floods: How to financially prepare
The U.S. has watched in horror as three major storms—Harvey, Jose, and Irma—have devastated large populations within and just outside of our borders. One after another, these storms have demolished […]
Client FAQ: Is NOW a good time to invest in the stock market?
As of the writing of this blog post, the stock market is on an upward trajectory. It’s been robust lately and has seen some all-time highs this year (but to […]