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?
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- Mar 26
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 8 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 7 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 37 min
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, 2021
- 37 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 7 min
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, 2017
- 4 min
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, 2017
- 3 min
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, 2017
- 4 min
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, 2016
- 8 min
Trump Vs. Clinton on Taxes
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- Sep 9, 2016
- 4 min
Can a Financial Planning Movie Win an Academy Award?
Is it possible for financial planning themes to be at the center of a critically acclaimed film? Most would say, “Not likely.” However,...
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