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...

When it comes to investing, we often want what we can’t have. We want all the reward with no risk. All the upside with none of the...

There is a well-worn saying about proper etiquette when meeting someone for the first time or when in the presence of mixed company. In...

If I had just one wish for my kids, it would undoubtedly be for good health. Beyond that, I have several other wishes that are difficult...

Wealth is a bizarre thing. You can have a lot and live like you have little. You can have little and live like you have a lot. In both...

God bless the farmers. They may need it this year. Last week I tuned into a presentation on agriculture land values. It was fascinating....

Garry Kasparov is widely recognized as one of the greatest chess players in history. Think you could outwit him? Maria Callas is often...

It happened again. I found myself in a group of people, listening to an individual caution the others on the dismal state of Social...