Threats of nuclear war, racial, social, political unrest; a world deeply divided in so many ways…yet the stock market is at an all-time high. How? Today, a red car speeds …
Inheritance: Is Education the Modern-Era Farm?
As the cost of college rises, and careers become more high-tech, there’s a growing sense among many families with young children that the very thing their kids will need – …
Briefcase Study: Those Pesky Remaining Debts
Before retirement, most people would like to pay off any remaining debts, so they can feel good going into that next phase of life all tidied-up. That makes a lot …
Harvesting Consistent Income from Dividend Stocks
by Stephen L. Hanley Over the last 50 years, dividends have provided nearly half of the stock market’s returns on investment (ROI). The performance of the S&P 500 over the …
Back To The Basics: A Surprising Truth About Money
When investors look at their account statements during the accumulation (savings) phase of their life, they will generally process what they see as a single, lump sum amount. “I have …
The No-News-Good-News Stock Market – And A Baby Update
In case you haven’t noticed, the stock market continues its march forward and upward. In fact, the DOW has risen from a value of 15,660 back on February 11th of …
Match the Money To the Need
I did a radio show interview a few years ago when my book was first published. The host of the show asked me, “What’s one piece of advice you’d offer …
Inching Closer Toward Recession
It’s coming, can you feel it? The next recession is getting closer and closer, there’s no doubt. How do I know this? Simply put, recessions happen and we haven’t had …
Healthcare May Be Broken, But Your Retirement Plan Doesn’t Need To Be
Live on less than you earn, pay less interest on debts than you receive on your assets, mind your taxes, and you’ll be fine. It sounds so simple, and it …
Proof and Belief: Money and Markets
Beware: I’m going to get existential for a moment. I’ll be quick about it. Beginning in 2007 and through 2009, I found myself having a particular conversation about money with …
