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 […]
Instilling a Work Ethic in Children
All parents want to set their children up for success. For different people, that means different things, but one thing most of us can agree on is that we’d like […]
4 Ways to Keep College Debt to a Minimum
Buying a house, purchasing a new car, having a child—these are all major life decisions which we shouldn’t take lightly. They can have a profound impact on our lives, as […]