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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...

How Much Cash is Too Much Cash?

Aug 21, 2026 | Financial Planning, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “How Much Cash is Too Much Cash?   The Siren Song of Cash In recent financial conversations, one question comes up more than almost any other: “If I can earn a decent, risk-free yield in a high-yield savings account or money market fund, why should I...

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...

Navigating a Top-Heavy Market

Jun 19, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investing, Issues that effect todays Market, Portfolio Diversification, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog June 19th, 2026   “Navigating a Top-Heavy Market”   It is human nature to love a winner. When a single sector of the market goes on a historic, multi-year run—fueled by generational breakthroughs like artificial intelligence and massive corporate...
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