In today’s world, we are often presented with endless opportunities for decision-making. There are the small, everyday decisions—grocery store purchases, deciding which streaming platforms to pay for, choosing a new […]
5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Investing Habits
When it comes to money management and investing, many of us fall into behavior patterns. We become accustomed to certain practices—certain habits—whether they’re good for us or not. Since spring […]
6 Unexpected Challenges of Early Retirement
Early retirement is undeniably an appealing prospect for many people. There are those who dream of relaxing, spending more time with their kids/grandkids, engaging in a meaningful hobby, or doing […]
Why Trust the S&P 500?
Let me begin this post by saying yes, I do trust the S&P (Standard & Poor’s) 500 Index (with a certain amount of caution, of course). But why? Why is […]
Why Long-Term Investors Are NOT Panicking
Market forecasters predicted that the past few years were going to be a catastrophe, and they were wrong. If you had listened to the doom-and-gloom forecasters at the beginning of […]
6 Easy and Practical Financial Resolutions for the New Year
It’s a new year, and a new opportunity to start fresh with your financial goals. Maybe the holidays strained your wallet more than you would have liked. Or maybe you […]
Reasons to Be Optimistic About the Economy in 2023
Much of my job as a financial advisor is to be a voice of reason—a calming presence. I do not find this role difficult because I truly believe what I […]
Why You Need a Vacation
If you’re in a position to do so, why not take a vacation? Stepping away from your normal routine might be exactly what you need to rejuvenate, re-energize, and rediscover […]
The Dollar is Strong! 3 Ways to Take Advantage
The U.S. dollar is having a moment. Never before has the value of the USD been so close to the British pound. On top of that, the USD is now […]
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 […]