If you’ve been paying attention to the talking heads lately, you’ve probably heard something about the phenomenon that is Bitcoin. Or...

Like anything in life, moderation is important. Technology has not only enabled us to connect with long lost friends and family, it can...

Receiving an inheritance is nothing short of a blessing. With increased longevity taking hold of both the Baby Boomers and their parents,...

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Is it possible for financial planning themes to be at the center of a critically acclaimed film? Most would say, “Not likely.” However,...

Is it possible to apply leadership and life lessons from the military to your financial life? The answer is a resounding YES. I’ve been...

PRINCE LIVE AT HOP FARM FESTIVAL KENT 03/07/11 It’s quite possible that the tone of this writing will come off as sounding insensitive,...

As long as we have people writing about personal finance, we will have people writing about the destructive nature of debt. It’s one of...

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The world of investing hasn’t been much fun since May/June of 2015. Last year, the stock market experienced its first real correction in...

One of the most difficult things about the internet is the constant deluge of information. I heard it said very recently that one of the...

In the next few days, many investors are going to see their quarterly performance reports for 3Q of 2015. While we financial planners...

This is an interesting topic, and to be honest, the truth is that even I, a financial pro, hate to budget (gasp!). That’s right, I don’t...

Retirement: The land of hopes and dreams and peace and quiet and blissful adventures, right? For the Baby Boomer generation, retirement...

What kind of retirement income can you expect if the stock market doesn’t produce the types of returns you’re anticipating? It’s no...

You may not think that financial abuse or fraud can happen to you, but don’t allow yourself to be overconfident. There are too many...

The issue of investment fees and expenses for investors today has become a hot topic in both the media and in the financial industry. I...

We live in a world that rewards speed. Athletes today need to be faster and more powerful. Service providers must deliver high-quality...

On July 18, 2013, the City of Detroit filed for bankruptcy. This gives Detroit the dubious honor of being the largest US city ever to...

Have you ever been promised something for free only to find out that there were strings attached–or worse, that it was a complete...