Behavioral Finance and Wealth Management: Understanding Your Financial Psychology for Better Decision-Making
Behavioral Finance and Wealth Management: Understanding Your Financial Psychology for Better Decision-Making Behavioral finance merges psychology and economics to explain financial decision-making. Recognizing psychological influences on financial behavior can help you manage your wealth more effectively. Understanding core concepts of behavioral finance, common biases, and strategies to overcome them enables more informed and rational decisions. […]
Brewing Wealth: The Opportunity Cost of Your $6 Coffee Habit
Brewing Wealth: The Opportunity Cost of Your $6 Coffee Habit First and foremost, let me preface this by saying that I occasionally enjoy indulging in a $6 coffee at my favorite coffee shop. Especially, if it’s with friends or family. But could indulging in a daily $6 cup of coffee cost you more than you […]
Finding a Trusted Advisor: Maximizing Financial Potential through VisionMapping
Finding a Trusted Advisor: Maximizing Financial Potential through VisionMapping Embarking on a financial journey can feel like navigating through uncharted waters. When you have money to invest, professional portfolio management becomes crucial in wealth maximization. That’s where finding a ‘Trusted Advisor for Life’ comes into play. It’s about securing a partnership with someone who understands […]
Finding a Trusted Advisor: When to Hire a Professional Wealth Advisor
Finding a Trusted Advisor: When to Hire a Professional Wealth Advisor Getting your finances sorted for a secure future is like going on a big adventure. It can get complicated, and you’ll need a savvy guide you can trust. That’s what “Finding a Trusted Advisor for Life” is all about – teaming up with a […]
What’s Brewing: November 2023 Edition
What’s Brewing in the world of investing and financial strategy for the “millionaire next door” or the upwardly mobile 40-something? From life insurance myths to our thoughts on markets ….check out the latest edition of What’s Brewing!
Market Insights: Stocks End Summer with Gloomy News
Rising bond yields and fears of a government shutdown hammered stocks last week, with technology shares bearing the brunt of the retreat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.89%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 2.93%. The Nasdaq Composite index tumbled 3.62% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock […]
Market Insights: Stocks Weather Summer Storm of News and Indicators
Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment.The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.21%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 retreated 2.11%. The Nasdaq Composite index backtracked 2.59% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, slumped 2.83%.1,2,3 […]
Market Insights: Stocks Advance and Retreat on Mixed News
Stocks moved to the rhythm of earnings season last week, initially rising on positive earnings surprises and faltering later in the week on key earnings disappointments. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.08%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 0.69%. The Nasdaq Composite Index slumped 0.57% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which […]
Important Update: Changes to 529 Plans and Roth IRA Rollovers
I wanted to bring to your attention an important change to 529 plans that may impact your college savings strategy. As part of the SECURE 2.0 Act, new rules allow leftover funds in 529s to be moved to Roth IRAs. However, there are many requirements and restrictions to keep in mind. Here are the key […]
Trying to Time a Recession?
Some economic indicators suggest that a recession is possible in 2023, while others give mixed signals.As we have discussed, economic fluctuations are normal, and if we enter a recession, it is not a reason to panic. As detailed below, every recession is unique, with varying lengths and severities. Putting recessions in context, in the past […]