Our thoughts on the whole “timing the market” approach? In the wise words of Paul Samuelson, “investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas”. Many people shy away from the stock market from the fear that it’s too risky. They Read More
We all know life can throw the unexpected our way sometimes. The goal is to have the financial flexibility to be able to successfully navigate those situations. Here are a few of our favorite quotes to inspire you to give your financial resilience a leg up:
It doesn’t take much to get into credit card trouble in today’s “swipe it and forget it” economy. Nearly every store is plastic-for-payment friendly. You don’t even have to open your wallet! Tapping your phone or watch will do. Online shopping is easier than ever. Months can literally fly by without your having to touch Read More
Does this awkward conversation sound familiar? You bring up some financial issue you’ve been grappling with lately to an older friend or family member. Maybe you want to get it off your chest. Maybe you’d like a little bit of emotional support. Maybe you’re just making small talk. Whatever the reason, you regret the decision Read More
Spring is finally in the air! Believe it or not, the first three months of 2019 are already coming to a close. Have you been keeping up with your financial goals so far this year? Remember it’s never too late to make improvements to your overall financial wellbeing. In case you’ve been busy with all Read More
Money impacts every life choice we make. Where we live, what we wear, the career we have, what we do with our free time, even what food we eat – money is a part of it all. Which means how you make your financial decisions is very important. For many day-to-day choices, you can simply Read More
The appeal of small home living has really been catching on. Many people are shying away from buying super-sized homes and opting for a much littler footprint for their family, even though bigger, more expensive houses are a viable option. The reason? There’s a lot of financial benefit to keeping your housing costs down. One Read More
Looking for a bit of quotable inspiration to help achieve your financial goals this year? Look no further! Here are a few of our favorites:
As parents, we’re often looking for that magic formula. What can we do to make sure our kids are successful? Now, the term “successful” can mean all sorts of different things to different people. But your expectations likely include that when your children become adults, they’ll be able to get along just fine with the Read More
The splurge question comes my way quite often. Not always about a boat of course. Sometimes it’s a luxury car, a home renovation, the vacation of a lifetime, a second property, a shopping spree, or something else entirely. When clients ask me if they can afford to splurge on something, I always give the same Read More
