In 2018, volatility returned to the markets after a roughly two-year absence. Questions are beginning to creep into investors' minds. Are interest rates heading steadily higher? Should I own fixed-rate bonds? Are the stock markets taking a turn for the worse? What is happening with North Korea? Is Facebook stealing my data without my permission? These and other questions … [Read more...] about Behavioral Finance and Why We are All Biased
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How to Handle College Rejection Letters
I just read a great article by Michelle Woo at Life Hacker on college rejection letters. It's the time of year when kids are receiving acceptance and rejection letters from their college applications. It can be stressful. I remember back when I was eagerly anticipating my applications. It's important to be supportive of our children but at the same time realistic. The … [Read more...] about How to Handle College Rejection Letters
14 Powerful Leadership Traits
Are you a leader or a manager? Many of us are striving to improve our leadership skills. Here is a great article by Leon Ho of Lifehack on the 14 traits of great leaders. … [Read more...] about 14 Powerful Leadership Traits
How Long of a Retirement Will you Have?
When I do financial planning for a client, the most important aspects of the plan are the inputs. A plan is only as good as the information you give the software... and one of the hardest assumptions for people to decide on is their life expectancy. We know that in general, due to medical advances and healthier lifestyles people are living longer. How much longer? Have a … [Read more...] about How Long of a Retirement Will you Have?
What is the Real Cost of a College Education?
I just came across this statistical analysis from Carpe Diem and the BLS. Try to spot the outlier. (sarcasm) . It truly is astonishing what has happened to the cost of a variety of goods and services over the past 20 years. My friend Michael Underhill who runs Capital Innovations, LLC posted this chart. While many things are more affordable...(like the much cheaper flat … [Read more...] about What is the Real Cost of a College Education?