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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...

Mid-Year Stock Market Outlook

Jun 14, 2024 | Issues that effect todays Market, Uncategorized, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Mid-Year Stock Market Outlook”   It’s hard to believe we are already at the halfway point of 2024!  There are always a lot of question marks coming into a new year, however with numerous global elections already completed and a contentious US election...

“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...

Is Social Security Really Going Bankrupt?

May 17, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement, Social Security, Uncategorized, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “Is Social Security Really Going Bankrupt?” Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve heard some version of the statement that social security is running out of money and that we shouldn’t be counting on it for future retirement income.  While there are...

The Increase in Americans Retiring Overseas

May 10, 2024 | Investing, Investing Goals, Retirement, Weekly Financial Thought

Blog “The Increase in Americans Retiring Overseas” America can be an expensive place. Having personally lived overseas, it’s not to say that other areas are always cheaper, but the reality is that more and more Americans are finding retirement locations that they love...
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