Financial Planning
Market Volatility Happens
The last two months have brought continued market volatility to both stocks and bonds. It can be hard to stomach…
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets – What’s the Difference?
Over the weekend, a relative asked, “Are we in a bear market?” I answered his question with, “What do you…
Job Numbers and the Numbers in the Numbers
Job numbers were released earlier this month, and it was another month, 92 consecutive months to be exact, of positive…
Can I have Your Attention Please?
Did that headline get your attention? There are hundreds of distractions around us every minute of the day. It used…
Market Volatility is Back
You’ve seen the headlines, you’ve heard the talking heads, you likely have negative feelings when you see the term blasted…
Retire Now, Live On the Beach, For about $200,000-$300,000
Many people are ready to make the transition to retirement. They envision living a less stressful, carefree lifestyle. Where they…
Time to Retire, is it still safe to withdraw 4%?
How much can retirees withdraw from their nest egg each year? This is a question that many thought was answered…
Statement Shock-Perception Risk
U.S. stocks are cresting to all-time highs, almost daily. These are the times when investors look forward to opening their…
New FAFSA Deadlines Help College Financial Aid Application Process
Applying for financial aid for college is becoming less stressful after President Obama changed the earliest FAFSA filing date from…
Has Investment Volatility Been Keeping You Awake at Night?
It sure seems like we’ve had our fair share of investment volatility of this century. There have been two major…