Believe it or not, this will be my second crack at writing this article. After seeing the outrageous reactions that came from the...

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Is it possible to apply leadership and life lessons from the military to your financial life? The answer is a resounding YES. I’ve been...

As long as we have people writing about personal finance, we will have people writing about the destructive nature of debt. It’s one of...

In the next few days, many investors are going to see their quarterly performance reports for 3Q of 2015. While we financial planners...

This is an interesting topic, and to be honest, the truth is that even I, a financial pro, hate to budget (gasp!). That’s right, I don’t...

I can still remember the first time I heard a “Retirement Regrets” conversation. It was almost 4 years ago, and my wife and I were...

The issue of investment fees and expenses for investors today has become a hot topic in both the media and in the financial industry. I...

We live in a world that rewards speed. Athletes today need to be faster and more powerful. Service providers must deliver high-quality...

On July 18, 2013, the City of Detroit filed for bankruptcy. This gives Detroit the dubious honor of being the largest US city ever to...

“American business will do fine over time. And stocks will do well just as certainly, since their fate is tied to business performance....

“Knowing WHY is essential for lasting success and the ability to avoid being lumped in with others.”  — Simon Sinek Do you ever stop to...