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Leasing vs. Buying Your Next Car

Oct 11, 2024 | Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning, Uncategorized, Weekly Financial Thought

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

Aug 9, 2024 | Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning, Investing, Issues that effect todays Market, Weekly Financial Thought

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...

Roger Federer vs. the Stock Market

Jun 21, 2024 | Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning, Investing, Uncategorized, Weekly Financial Thought

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...

“Bearish is Easier than Bullish”

Jun 7, 2024 | Behavioral Finance, Investing, Weekly Financial Thought

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...

Why the Stock Market Isn’t a Casino

May 24, 2024 | Behavioral Finance, Uncategorized, Weekly Financial Thought

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...

“Consistency is Attractive”

Apr 12, 2024 | Behavioral Finance, Charitable donations, Financial Planning, Uncategorized, Weekly Financial Thought

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...
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