Don’t Bet Your Future on the Political Winds
Humans naturally look for simple explanations for complex systems. Few systems upon which we rely…More
Finance & Legal
To Be or Not to Be Mortgage Free
They call it “The American Dream”—and the idea of owning a home is so ingrained…More
Free Lunches: What’s the Catch?
I noticed an ad offering free lunch—at a new restaurant—if I’d listen to a pitch…More
Planning Your Trip to the Future
When you plan a road trip, what’s the first step? Map your route? Create an…More
Leave a Living Legacy: A Little Now = A Lot Later
Let me start by saying that I am not a big fan of creating a…More
Who is Acting in Your Best Interests?
You may have a close friend or even a family member who formally or informally…More
Marketers Ignore Boomers, But People Over 50 Spend Big (and More Wisely)
Four million people will turn 50 this year, and they’ll instantly become invisible, joining more…More
The Financial Cost of Raising a Grandchild
Kids these days – they’re spoiled, rude, and lazy. Or so every generation since the…More
The Power of Portfolio Diversity
It used to be very few people invested—about 11 percent of the population in 1959—and…More
The Illusion of Retirement Investment Safety
Retirement is a relatively new concept. At the end of the 19th century, the average…More