Mini-Series Part 7 of 10: Inappropriate Life Insurance
‘Til death do us part. I know I’m going to get a lot of flack from some life insurance agents on this, but I might as
Mini-Series Part 6 of 10: Trying to Time the Markets
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? I wish I had a nickel for every time someone has asked me over the past 35
Mini-Series Part 5 of 10: Chasing Returns
“You’ve got to go out on a limb sometimes, because that’s where the fruit is.” -Will Rogers I’m a believer in that quote up to
Mini-Series Part 4 of 10: Not Seeking Competent Advice
"My Neighbor’s a Financial Guru" My neighbor is not really a financial guru, but he is a (retired) whiz bang mechanic. I’ve watched him work
Mini Series Part 2 of 10: Adapting to Life’s Changes
“There is nothing permanent except change.” -Heraclitus I’ve found over the years that people believe just the opposite – that things are permanent. The car
Mini-Series Part 1 of 10: Procrastination
I cannot begin to count the number of people who I have talked to over the years that say, “I wish I had started saving
Concerned About the Economy? Do This. (redux)
On the date of this writing, September 21, 2022, the Federal Reserve increased the Fed Funds rate another 0.75%. This is the third time they
Lessons from Riley
Almost seven years ago, Deb and I drove 7 hours to Kanab, Utah to adopt a border collie pup from the Best Friends Animal Shelter. After
A Penny Saved
For as long as I can remember, we Americans have been poor savers. “Consume, consume, consume” has been our motto. Gone are the days
Concerned About the Economy? Do This.
The stock market has been a little crazy lately (I know – shocker, right?). When we see headlines about market declines or look at a