Behavioral Finance
7 Important Ages for Retirement Planning
Blog“7 Important Ages for Retirement Planning" The amount of decisions and timeframes that arrive at your doorstep as you head into retirement can be overwhelming. It’s hard to keep track of what age you become eligible for Medicare vs. when you can take social...
5 Keys to Investing in 2026
Blog“5 Keys to Investing in 2026" I enjoyed reading this recently published piece from American Funds. Yes, there are concerns as we enter into 2026, but is there ever a perfect time to invest?? What a difference a few years can make. At the start of 2023,...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Tax Year
Blog“Merry Christmas and Happy New Tax Year" We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope that you all find time to celebrate with family and loved ones this holiday season. As we end one year, another starts and with a new year comes quite a number of new tax...
The Pursuit of Independence as Your Financial Goal
Blog“The Pursuit of Independence as Your Financial Goal" As your financial advisor, I believe a truly great life boils down to a simple, two-part formula: Independence plus Purpose. Purpose is personal—it might be family, community, your faith, or your work. But...
“A Note on Markets, Perspective, and Gratitude”
Blog“A Note on Markets, Perspective, and Gratitude" As we approach Thanksgiving, a time for family, reflection, and gratitude, it’s also a time when many of us naturally take stock of our financial lives. The financial news headlines have been hard to ignore lately,...
Inflation: The Silent Killer of Retirement Plans
Blog“Inflation: The Silent Killer of Retirement Plans" We talk a lot about inflation in the headlines – rising gas prices, higher grocery bills, the cost of... well, everything. But while we feel its immediate pinch in our daily lives, there's a far more insidious and...
The Life Satisfaction Smile
Blog"The Life Satisfaction Smile" I heard the concept on a podcast recently that was talking about what makes people truly happy. It’s an age old question and one that I would guess we aren’t going to have a universal answer for or “solve” anytime soon. That being...
Proof of Wealth
Blog"Proof of Wealth" I often enjoy reading other thoughts and posts from financial experts in the field, and a recent post by Nick Maggiulli really hit home. It’s great if someone has a financial windfall or even wins the lottery but there is also something to be...
Navigating Your Financial Landscape: Key Updates from the “Big Beautiful Bill “
Blog“Navigating Your Financial Landscape: Key Updates from the "Big Beautiful Bill" The recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" (BBBP), signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes several provisions that are relevant for a wide range of individuals and families. This...
You Can’t Put a Price On Mental Freedom
Blog“You Can’t Put a Price On Mental Freedom" We typically don’t recommend individual stock holdings for customers. While we will keep some holdings if the client is adamant about a specific company, we believe in a more passive and diversified equity strategy. This...
The Boring Advice Proves Itself Again
Blog“The Boring Advice Proves Itself Again" 2025 has certainly been a roller coaster ride for stocks. Just over a month ago the S&P 500 was down over 15% for the year, and now, as I write this on May 13th, the S&P 500 has gained 18.3% since April 8th. It’s...
Navigating Tariffs: Why History Favors the Patient Investor
Blog“Navigating Tariffs: Why History Favors the Patient Investor" Staying the Course Amidst Tariff Turbulence It’s hard to ignore the recent headlines. Talk of tariffs, potential trade disputes, and the resulting market swings can naturally cause unease for even the...
A Recession Won’t Help the Budget
Blog“A Recession Won’t Help the Budget" Every so often I come across a theory that makes sense superficially but on closer examination doesn’t add up. The most recent one is that the current Administration wants a recession (or at least wouldn’t mind one) because...
Your Goals > Stock Market Movements
Blog“Your Goals > Stock Market Movements" Investors are nervous right now. For those who’ve been reading our weekly articles for some time, you might recognize the above title. We have re-visited the idea that your personal goals should hold a greater weight in...
Humility Comes with Experience
Blog“Humility Comes with Experience" The more time I spend in finance, the more I realize how little we truly know or how foolish it is to try and predict what is going to take place. I’m convinced that if someone is absolutely certain of their belief of what will...
What’s Considered a High Income These Days?
Blog“What's Considered a High Income These Days?" The comparison trap is dangerous. Whether we are looking at our neighbor's car, or the houses in “that fancy party of town”, comparing our situation to others can have negative effects. So, my goal for this article...
Increase your Financial Knowledge with Free Online Classes
BlogIncrease your Financial Knowledge with Free Online Classes The topic of finance can be daunting for many people, but in our information age we have more opportunities than ever to tap into free financial knowledge online. Whether you are looking to simply make...
4 Money Lessons They Should Teach in High School
Blog“4 Money Lessons They Should Teach in High School" Growing up in America we are taught many valuable things in high school, but an area that has historically been ignored is personal finance. While Chemistry is almost always on the curriculum (I haven’t had to...
Leasing vs. Buying Your Next Car
Blog“Leasing vs. Buying Your Next Car” With the used and new car market being an interesting space right now, I thought this article from Eric Roberge at “Beyond Your Hammock” did a great job breaking down the age-old question of leasing vs. buying your next car. If...
Thoughts on this Weeks Volatility
Blog“Thoughts on this Weeks Volatility" I’m writing this on Tuesday, August 6th so take the context into account as you read this on Friday morning but we’ve already had a busy week in the market. I find it helpful to always take a step back, breathe, and put market...
Roger Federer vs. the Stock Market
Blog“Roger Federer vs. the Stock Market" If someone has a large amount of money to invest, it can sometimes be easier psychologically to put that money to work slowly over time. In other words, rather than investing $500,000 in one day, it can feel better to invest...
“Bearish is Easier than Bullish”
Blog“Bearish is Easier than Bullish" No matter what is happening in the markets or wider economy it seems you can always make a case for why the market is about to crash or why we are set for another bull run. 10 different advisors or economic “experts” can view the...
Why the Stock Market Isn’t a Casino
Blog “Why the Stock Market Isn’t a Casino" I’ve heard people say before that the stock market is simply organized gambling and while I understand the sentiment I would have to disagree especially when you take into account the time it takes for a bet to play...
“Consistency is Attractive”
Blog“Consistency is Attractive" In the age of social media, it’s so easy to get caught up in what the latest trends are and then adjust to ensure your life is oriented towards those trends. Older generations can claim that it is a “millennial” issue but keeping up...
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