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Nov 23, 20165 min read
Trump is President-Elect…Now What?
Believe it or not, this will be my second crack at writing this article. After seeing the outrageous reactions that came from the...
Oct 27, 20168 min read
Trump Vs. Clinton on Taxes
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May 23, 20165 min read
Can a Navy SEAL Teach You About Financial Success?
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...
Mar 10, 20165 min read
How Does Credit Card Debt Destroy Your Savings?
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...
Oct 2, 20152 min read
What Can We Learn From A Market Correction?
In the next few days, many investors are going to see their quarterly performance reports for 3Q of 2015. While we financial planners...
Sep 24, 20154 min read
Why Is Budgeting So Hard?
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...
Dec 11, 20145 min read
Will You Have Retirement Regrets?
I can still remember the first time I heard a “Retirement Regrets” conversation. It was almost 4 years ago, and my wife and I were...
Oct 21, 20145 min read
The Higher Investment Fees You Might Be Paying
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...
Oct 3, 20144 min read
Will Emotions Derail Your Retirement Plan?
We live in a world that rewards speed. Athletes today need to be faster and more powerful. Service providers must deliver high-quality...
Jun 25, 20147 min read
Credit Spreads: High Quality Ideas Using Low Quality Bonds
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...
Jan 30, 20142 min read
The Wisdom of Warren Buffett
“American business will do fine over time. And stocks will do well just as certainly, since their fate is tied to business performance....
Jan 27, 20142 min read
WHY do you invest?
“Knowing WHY is essential for lasting success and the ability to avoid being lumped in with others.” — Simon Sinek Do you ever stop to...
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