Have you ever ended a month and wondered how much money did you save? Or even worse, wondered how much you even spent? In today’s fast-moving world, managing your finances can seem like a Herculean task, particularly for those who currently make a good income, and is even worse if
I recently read an article on Vanguard’s website talking about why higher yields may be a good thing for investors. As you may know, in 2022 when interest rates went from essentially 0% to 5% it was bad for both the stock market and bond market, with both of them
As an investor, you make the conscious decision to take on the risks associated with investing. At the end of the day, this risk translates to some investments being “winners” and some being “losers”. Unfortunately, almost every investor will encounter these “loser” investments from time-to-time during their life. But
In an engaging piece by David Booth, the founder and chair of Dimensional Fund Advisors, a critical question is raised – can artificial intelligence (AI) help pick stocks? With the advent of technology capable of processing vast amounts of data, many might be inclined to say yes. However, Booth offers
I recently read an article on the US Debt Ceiling and thought it was did a great job explaining what’s going on. Below I have summarized the the article and posted a link to the PDF. I hope you enjoy it. US Debt Ceiling Info and History The US
Unlocking Retirement Wealth: The Power of the Solo 401(k) and Backdoor Roth IRA When it comes to investing for retirement, there’s a plethora of choices at our disposal. The options may range from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and Roth IRAs, to lesser-known alternatives such as the Solo 401(k) and Backdoor Roth
In Today’s world, a world without pensions and worries about the future of Medicare and Social Security, saving for your retirement is a critical part of financial planning, and for many people, a 401(k) plan is a large component of that plan. A 401(k) plan allows individuals to save money
A Stop-loss order is an order type used by stock-traders and is often promoted as s way to protect wealth. This order is typically set about 8–12% below the current market price and will trigger a stock sale if the position trades at or below the stated price. As stocks
We have had a number of clients come to us receently to discuss how to talk with their kids about money, saving, and investing. We are huge fans of talking with kids about money early and teaching them how you look at money, saving, and investing. For many parents, the
We all remember the 2008 financial crisis and recession, as millions of people lost their jobs, homes, and ways of life. While a lot of factors contributed to this economic disaster, one term can cover nearly all of them: systemic risk. Let’s look at what systemic risk is and how