Since early last year economists, market experts, and even corporate CEOs have been predicting a recession for this year. We have heard that word ‘recession’ a lot. Then, with inflation cooling and consumer spending strong, we stopped hearing it. And now, with the political debt ceiling fight, the word ‘recession’ is back in the discussion….
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VIDEO: Behavioral Finance – Danger: Headlines Ahead
Behavioral Finance Video: Danger: Headlines Ahead Mark Twain said, “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” It might be more applicable today if he said, “Never let the truth get in the way of a good headline.” Headline Characteristics The purpose of headlines is just to get you to…
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MARRIED WITH ASSETS: A Couples Guide to Navigating Financial Complexity
Wednesday February 22nd | 11:00am PST | 45 minutes LIVE DISCUSSION – MARRIED WITH ASSETS: A Couples Guide to Navigating Financial Complexity Join us on February 22nd for this 45-minute Live Discussion where we will help loving couples overcome tough money issues and get on the path to financial harmony. This program will cover: How…
VIDEO: Behavioral Finance – Climbing the Wall of Worry
Behavioral Finance Video: CLIMBING THE WALL OF WORRY Climbing the wall of worry is the tendency for markets to rise despite always have something to worry about. And 2023 is no exception. 2023 “Worries” Media headlines today boldly announce companies making layoffs. But news about job openings seldom makes headlines. While recently we have been…
8 Ways to Protect Your Home and Assets
For many people, property and casualty insurance policies are too often an afterthought. However, if the unexpected happens and adequate protection is not in place, the best financial plans and investment portfolios can change drastically in a moment. Derry Wisnom, a Private Risk Advisor with Risk Strategies Company, specializes in complex risk mitigation. She offers…
6 Tips to Help with Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs
6 Tips to Help with Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs The day-to-day challenges around caring for a child with special needs can make it difficult to think ahead. However, planning for their future is critical to their success. Attorney Ellen Cookman is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate, with expertise…
VIDEO: Behavioral Finance – 3 Investment Lessons From 2022
Behavioral Finance Video: 3 INVESTMENT LESSONS FROM 2022 1st Lesson – Surprises Happen In 2022, we were surprised by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We also experienced record high gas prices. In response to persistent inflation, the Fed increased interest rates significantly. This resulted in mortgage rates doubling and both stocks and bonds experienced double-digit…
4 Ways to Control Your Spending – Part 2
In our previous blog, 4 ways to Control Your Spending – Part 1, we looked at four tips to help you get a handle on your spending. Alison Salisbury, owner and founder of Fiscally Fit and current president of the American Association of Daily Money Managers, returns in Part 2 with four more ways to help keep…
VIDEO: Behavioral Finance – Boring is Beautiful
Behavioral Finance Video: BORING IS BEAUTIFUL Over the past few years, many investments have been hyped by the financial media and several have experienced near-parabolic gains. These include meme stocks, cryptocurrencies, major technology firms, and companies that thrived from changes during the pandemic. Hype and watching asset prices skyrocket produce a “get rich quick” mentality….
4 Ways To Control Your Spending – Part 1
Whether you are starting your first job or well into retirement, understanding where your money goes is crucial to avoiding financial stress. The explosion of internet shopping, credit cards with rewards that encourage spending, and a flood of options to pay for more and more things quickly with our cell phones can make tracking spending…