I spent last evening at a ‘Financial Aid Information Night’ to learn more about the FAFSA process. If you’re not familiar with this subject matter, it’s an acronym-laden celebration of …
Random Acts of Writing Roundup
As the world marches forward at a faster pace, any number of important subjects can pile up, waiting for their day in the Weekly Newsletter sun. And while I’d like to cover …
How do you measure investment success or failure?
Written by Stephen L. Hanley, Investment Strategist Evergreen Wealth Management As an advisor and portfolio manager, nothing is more frustrating for me than having a disappointed client. After all, I’m in the …
Is the Tide about to Change? – Value Stocks vs. Growth Stocks
Written by Stephen L. Hanley, Investment Strategist Evergreen Wealth Management Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked. – Warren Buffet A classic stock investing debate has …
Pool Shoes
Last summer we finally made the family trip to Disney World in Orlando. It’s one of those experiences that has expertly been turned into a ‘do this or you’re a …
Financial Planner 43551
Experts suggest that one Google oneself from time-to-time in order to ensure the information that’s ‘out there’ is accurate. And because most people who might contact us for planning services …
OFF THE RECORD
In the 173 Weekly Newsletters I’ve written and shared with you, there have been only a few occasions where I’ve asked for anything from you. I prefer to give rather than receive, …
The Roth IRA Is Taking Your Medicine
Taxes, taxes, taxes. In the spirit of the Independence Day we just celebrated, it seems fitting to make a mention of taxes. After all, wasn’t that part of the deal …
What does the tax cut mean for the stock market?
Written by Stephen L. Hanley, Investment Strategist Evergreen Wealth Management Many people are wondering what the tax cut means for the US stock market. We thought it might be helpful to take …
‘Deduction Bunching’ – A Tax Strategy That Works And Makes You Sound Smart
With the passing of the new tax law, accountants have become the new rock stars. All eyes are on those with tax knowledge to sort it all out and show …