Hope in Troubling Times

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 […]

5 Everyday Money-Saving Tips

With the beginning of the new year, many people are thinking about a fresh start—and that can apply to finances. Starting out the year on the right foot can set […]

An Offline Holiday

We live in a plugged in, online world. In fact, it’s hard to escape it. Most of us spend our workdays online, watch screens for entertainment, scroll through social media, […]

Seeing a Down Market as an Opportunity

Where some investors see bad news, others see opportunities. A bear market or a string of down days may not be as terrible as you think. For those with level […]

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 […]

One Crucial Reason to Hire a Financial Advisor

As a financial advisor, you may be surprised to hear me say that not everyone needs to hire a professional financial planner. In some instances, individuals (especially those with straightforward […]

How to Build and Protect Your Credit

So many of life’s major purchases and decisions are influenced by something most of us rarely think about: our credit score. A credit score can determine if you can get […]

How Online “Noise” Affects Us

Not so long ago, the world was a lot quieter. Before the internet and social media, we were more present and more in tune with our surroundings. We were not […]

Avoid Financial Advisors Who Deal in FEAR

As I’ve discussed in past blog posts, fear sells. Fear helps media outlets and influencers get clicks and increase traffic to their websites. It is what keeps people tuned in […]