Coronavirus pandemic, toilet paper shortages, sporting events cancelled, social gatherings shut down – the start of the new decade has...

The market is on a tear. Since March 23, the U.S. stock market has rallied just more than 26%, as of April 10. We just capped off the...

When I first started studying the stock market and what makes it tick, I was always captivated by people who confidently predicted what...

Well, that was a wild week in the stock market. We have not seen fluctuations as drastic as last week since 2008. In fact, every day last...

When it comes to reviewing investment portfolios, there is an interesting phrase that is often uttered. It’s usually a version of this:...

Investing is difficult. It can make smart people look dumb. And it can make lucky people look smart. You can be right about an investment...

In my last article, I made the case for why I believe now is the golden era of homeownership. I want to expand on – and sum up – my...

My generation is lucky. When it comes to purchasing one of the biggest assets on most households’ balance sheets, we have a huge...

Ebenezer Scrooge’s famous catchphrase nicely sums up my enthusiasm for gold as an investment. Bah! Humbug! I have heard every argument...

There is one burning question I repeatedly hear from those who are nearing retirement. It’s a simple question, and fortunately there is...

This time of year is focused on giving thanks and counting our blessings. In this country, especially, it seems appropriate to reflect...

Investing for retirement is like mountain climbing and flying airplanes. Surprisingly, the riskiest part of the journey isn’t the climb....

Some people hate debt. They hate it with a passion. They don’t like it hanging over their head or weighing them down. They can’t wait to...

IRAs are one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles in the United States. Used correctly, to save for future retirement...

Do me a quick favor and re-read the title of this article. Can you finish the popular saying? I am guessing you probably can, but if not...

Call me a skeptic. I came across a statement the other day in an article about financial literacy. It’s a statement I have stumbled upon...

As a financial planner, one of the more difficult questions clients ask today is, “Where can I go to earn a higher return on my cash?”...

The inspiration for these columns comes from a number of places. It may be a question from a client, a piece of research I read, or a...

In a relationship, usually one person takes the lead. It could be on the dance floor, in the kitchen, or in social situations. Taking the...

We all have a dream. It’s why entrepreneurs fail. It’s why marriages end in divorce. It’s why retirees go back to work. We all have a...