You may think that if you want to increase your financial well-being, the time spent on financial data, like Morning Star ratings and “expert” advice from major financial news outlets, is more effective than the practice of mindfully utilizing emotions. Yet, there’s no escaping...
With the second wave of COVID-19 either looming or upon us, you might be feeling the added stress that comes from wondering if you and your loved ones are prepared for an abrupt health crisis. I sure am. My elderly parents, although active and...
“The easy money has been made.” If you follow CNBC, Barron’s, or other major financial news outlets, you may have heard this term often. This phrase is used as a way to claim that positive stock market returns in the future will be harder...
Twenty years ago, when someone asked for my guidance on choosing an environmentally friendly investment strategy, there were very few choices. One or two companies offered “green” mutual funds that invested in solar and water. These funds did attract new money, yet rarely gave...
Wellness and the B-Word: Where to begin your financial wellness journey. Wellness seems to be an all-encompassing buzz word (buzz is not the B-word I’ll be referencing later). We often think about our body, mind, and spirit and how they are interconnected. There is...
One Shot at a Time: Increasing the odds of achieving your goals. One shot at a time, you hear golfers talk about this all the time. It seems like no matter what question a reporter poses to Tiger Woods, his answer is always “I...
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