Do you have fears that keep you from moving forward with your life goals? I do! I have a fear of asking businesses for donations and sponsorships for fundraisers. This stresses me out since I find myself serving on many non-profit boards where that is the principal activity. What to do to get over my…
We are into the misery of winter now. Short, cold days, runny noses, and lumpy sweaters make you long for a beach vacation. But what if you could put that vacation money to use in your investments? What kinds of companies profit from cold weather? Remember, this newsletter is not investment advice, but some general…
So, I say it every four years, and I’ll say it again. The US President is one person whose job cannot last more than 8 total years. This person does not in the long term affect the worldwide economy. Therefore, and ergo, for the sake of your own sanity and that of your financial advisor,…
What is a secret blunder lurking in many people’s investment accounts? Uninvested cash left sitting for months, years, even decades. How does this happen? A simple misunderstanding upon transferring or adding new money to brokerage accounts. Here is how money gets invested in a brokerage account: Here is what often happens: …
Yep, it’s time again to remind dear readers that the stock market isn’t a living thing that hates you. It’s a place where people exchange shares of companies based on a price buyers and sellers think is fair at the moment. The only bad emotion in the stock market the regret felt by those who…
Over the last couple of years in a higher interest rate environment, the appeal of I Bonds went from Zero (kind of like their returns prior to 2021) to Kardashian-level break-the-internet appeal. Many clients have asked if they should get on that train. My answer – as always – is “it depends.” Last week’s blog…
After many years of low inflation, starting in 2021 I Bonds began having their moment. So, here is a primer on how I Bonds work (today’s blog) and how you might use them in your portfolio (next week – that’s right, a two-part cliffhanger blog!) I Bonds are a type of U.S. Treasury savings bond…
Have you ever wondered why your financial advisor describes your retirement readiness in terms of a known gambling mecca? Is he or she so uncertain of their advice, that they are actually saying it’s all just a crap shoot? It might help to explain the progression of retirement projection techniques by giving a little history.…
The Oracle is not me. It’s always good to hear wise words from someone who has been there and done that. When world news seems ever more dire, you may be wondering how to handle your investments in the face of uncertainty. Who better than Warren Buffett to soothe our collective worried brow? Here are…
A huge red flag when I’m talking to potential new clients is when they are upset at their current advisor about their returns. Especially when I hear things like, “I’ve been with this guy 2 whole years and haven’t made any money.” Two years? That’s a blip in time in an investor’s return history. As…
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