Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The most terrifying word associated with money is tradeoff. Particularly among my fellow boomers, the mere mention of this word ignites the defense mechanisms in earnest. Yet, tradeoffs are required to accomplish financial goals. The…
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to pyramids, it’s easy to become turned upside down. Such is the case with the infamous food pyramid proffered by the government’s nutritional “experts”. This is also the case with pyramids that…
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes One of the most confounding conundrums investors face is the prospect of experiencing bad outcomes after making good decisions. This sometimes happens because choices about the future always contain an element of uncertainty. Despite our…
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you among the 1%? No, I’m not necessarily speaking about the top earners but more specifically, those investors that have properly planned for their financial future. Do you have a financial plan with a…
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The term dread disease is sometimes used to describe certain critical illnesses such as cancer that impact the length of your life. This term however, might also apply to financial behaviors that have a critical impact…
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Oftentimes a good remodel can be a catalyst for positive change. My wife and I recently did a ‘refresh’ of part of our house and it’s remarkable how good this makes you feel once the…
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Surveys by Gallup and The Federal Reserve estimate that between 52-54% of U.S. investors have stock market exposure directly or indirectly. Several other studies point to around the same percentage of investors who, at least…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Maintaining financial balance can be a daunting challenge. Balance is crucial since this provides stability and steadiness. Ultimately, financial balance protects you from falling or even failing financially. These 28 steps will help you achieve…
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes With all the gnashing of teeth over day-to-day financial worries, there are just four primary ingredients in the ‘secret sauce’ for your financial success. Each ingredient is readily available yet difficult to faithfully put into…
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The most pressing question for many investors is a simple, yet difficult one: Will you run out of money before you die? Everything else really pales in comparison. A recent report from the World Economic…
