Now That We Know
America took a deep breath this week. Some exhaled in relief. Others may still be holding their breath in disbelief. It doesn’t matter where
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Aug 23 min read
Demystifying Diversification: What Does it Really Mean for Your Investments?
If diversification is such a well-known idea, why do some investors still get this wrong?
Mar 261 min read
Banks Are Not Our Friends
At least 3 or 4 times a year, I find myself uttering this phrase “Banks are not our friends.” Understand that I realize great people...
Jul 20, 20228 min read
Dear Bear Market Investors
When I was a freshman in high school, I decided to play football with the 9th grade team. I’ll admit now that I was doing it for personal...
Apr 20, 20226 min read
Inflation, Inflation, Inflation
Inflation, Inflation, Inflation. It’s all that people in finance seem to be discussing these days. Like watching a car accident caught on...
Mar 23, 20226 min read
Why Should You Hire a Financial Advisor?
WHY Hire a Financial Advisor A lot of people go back and forth about whether or not they should hire a financial advisor. In this video,...
Mar 9, 20223 min read
Ukraine: My Thoughts on Russia’s War with Ukraine
How I’m Feeling About Russia and Ukraine Video Transcript: Hey, everyone, I wanted to take a couple minutes before the weekend hit to...
Feb 23, 20229 min read
The Next 30 Years
“Let’s play old guys versus young guys,” I said to the group. I always like to watch the younger guys’ eyes light up when I utter this...
Dec 13, 20217 min read
Money Conversations: Part 2
As I shared in Part 1, I love doing impromptu Q&A sessions during my workshops on retirement or financial planning. Just like attendees...
Nov 22, 20216 min read
Money Conversations: Part 1
One of my favorite parts of financial workshops is the Q&A. A few years ago, I decided that I would avoid using powerpoint when giving a...
Jun 29, 202137 min read
Halftime 2021: An Interview with Steve Osterink Jr., CFA®,CFP®
HALFTIME 2021: A Discussion About the Economy and Markets For those who don’t wish to watch the full length interview, you can find an...
Feb 9, 202137 min read
A Conversation About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is once again dominating headlines and conversations, as the recent price of Bitcoin surpassed $40,000 for the first time. In an...
Nov 10, 20204 min read
2020 Jazz: Financial Plans Need Flexibility
Want to have a good laugh? I recently took a few moments to review my personal and investing goals for 2020. That’s right—I actually set...
Jul 29, 20201 min read
Supporting Local Businesses
Small business is a passion of mine. Every day, millions of entrepreneurs and small businesses wake up and embrace the daily grind. As a...
Jun 12, 20187 min read
Dear Retirement Investor, What If You’re Wrong?
Over the last several weeks, it has been a whirlwind of headlines from the financial media. Despite some very encouraging fundamentals in...
Nov 29, 20174 min read
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Invest In Bitcoin
If you’ve been paying attention to the talking heads lately, you’ve probably heard something about the phenomenon that is Bitcoin. Or...
Jun 23, 20173 min read
The Power of Distraction
Like anything in life, moderation is important. Technology has not only enabled us to connect with long lost friends and family, it can...
Jun 2, 20174 min read
The Top 5 Things You Should do with an Inheritance
Receiving an inheritance is nothing short of a blessing. With increased longevity taking hold of both the Baby Boomers and their parents,...
Oct 27, 20168 min read
Trump Vs. Clinton on Taxes
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