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The 5% Seduction and the Cost of Hiding

Oct 16, 2026 | Behavioral Finance, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog The 5% Seduction and the Cost of Hiding   In Greek mythology, the Sirens were creatures whose enchanting voices lured passing sailors to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island. The music was so beautiful, and so irresistible, that the sailors would...

Why Choppy Markets Reward the Patient

Oct 2, 2026 | Behavioral Finance, Issues that effect todays Market, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog     Why Choppy Markets Reward the Patient   Open any financial news site today and you will be met with a barrage of anxiety-inducing headlines: escalating regional and global conflicts, interest rates refusing to decline as quickly as hopeful...

Re-Escalation and Your Portfolio

Jul 24, 2026 | Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning, Issues that effect todays Market, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Re-Escalation and Your Portfolio” Over the past week, headlines surrounding the re-escalation of conflict and rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran have dominated the global news cycle. For anyone tuning into the news, the sense of uncertainty is palpable....

Headlines vs. Horizon

Jun 26, 2026 | Behavioral Finance, Investing, Issues that effect todays Market, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Headlines vs. Horizon” If you’ve glanced at the financial news over the last week, you’ve likely noticed a distinct shift in tone. After a sustained period of market highs and relatively smooth sailing, volatility has made a sharp return to the headlines...

Preparing for the Non-Financial Side of Retirement

May 8, 2026 | Behavioral Finance, Retirement, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Preparing for the Non-Financial Side of Retirement”   Retirement is something to look forward to.  It can be an extremely rewarding period of life when you’re able to give back, build into the next generation, and have some fun along the way. ...

Geopolitics, The Long View, and Navigating the Fog of Conflict

Apr 24, 2026 | Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning, Issues that effect todays Market, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog April 24th, 2026 Geopolitics, The Long View, and Navigating the Fog of Conflict As we close out the final full week of April, the headlines remain dominated by a familiar and sobering theme: the “Shadow of War.” Between the ongoing instability in the...
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