Is Your Advisor a Fiduciary?

A lot of investment firms, these days, are running ads boasting that their advisors are “fiduciaries.” It sounds important. And so people, naturally, have been asking me lately: “Are you […]

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Comics, Collectibles, and Coping with Calamity

Rare collectibles can provide an entertaining form of alternative “investment,” and might seem particularly intriguing when markets are wobblier than Aunt Gertrude’s jello salad. Comic books can sell for millions […]

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Don’t Fear the Fed

Understand the difference between their actions… and your mortgage People always panic when the Fed increases the Fed Funds Rate. Why? They assume that mortgage rates will automatically increase by […]

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When Will the Stock Market Hit Bottom

The number one question I’m hearing this week is, “When are we going to see the stock market reach a low point?” In spite of recent volatility, my answer remains […]

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Fed Keeps Pushing Rates Higher

Few investors should have been surprised when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates after its May meeting. Throughout April, Fed Chair Jerome Powell and several Fed Governors talked about the […]

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Age My Way in May

May is a month to celebrate the older Americans in our country and honor their lives and the accomplishments they still have ahead of them. Older Americans Month was established […]

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Inflation Creeping into Personal Finances

If you have a balance on a credit card or an adjustable rate mortgage, you might be noticing changes in your payments. Higher interest rates are starting to ripple through […]

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April is Financial Planning Month

April marks the start of Financial Literacy Month, a nationally recognized movement to promote and support financial understanding in children and teens. For many, it’s a fantastic opportunity to teach […]

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My Favorite Time of Year

It’s April! So let’s talk about… Christmas? Stay with me here. Christmas is definitely my favorite time of year. I love the lights. I love spending time with family. I […]

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“Unretiring” To Stay in the Game

Knowing when it’s the right time to retire can be difficult, especially if you love your job. Even professional athletes have a hard time knowing when to walk away! These […]

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Inflation’s Over reach

What do The Dukes of Hazzard, M*A*S*H, and The Love Boat all have in common? They were top-rated television programs in 1982; the last time inflation was hovering in the […]

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Staying Positive

Staying positive these days is a lot easier said than done. Inflation is running hot, gasoline prices are up, interest rates are climbing, and it’s hard to remember the last […]

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