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 – …
Cufr Baby! A Face Without A Name
It happened! Yesterday at 4:57 PM, Carie gave birth to a 7 pound, 12 ounce baby girl! Yes, it was early and very much unexpected…so unexpected that we have yet …
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 …
When Planning Can Be Used To Protect A Loved One
by Richard Chamberlain Over the years of serving as an estate planning attorney, I’ve noticed that many people view the concept of estate planning in a very straight-forward, transactional manner, …
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 …
Insurance Isn’t For the ‘Average’
There’s so much discussion of insurance these days, with politicians on both sides engaged in battle over what’s best for the ‘average American.’ Of course, the result of this debate …
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 …
