The Connection of Legacy
While legacy can be a result of investing wisely, it’s not how a lot of people view this phenomenon. I was fascinated recently by how people feel about leaving a
The Price of Stock
One night a few weeks ago, I was driving to meet my husband for an event. I left at precisely the right time to watch an amazing sunset as I
Fall Benefits
Halloween has always been a memorable holiday but not just for the decorations, costumes, candy and fun. My husband defended his PhD dissertation on Halloween (which I proofread in its
The Reality of Bonds
By the time you are in your 50’s and 60’s, a significant portion of your portfolio should be invested in bonds, from 20% to 50%, according to many online asset
The Things You Should Know
Most of us are unintentional, sideline investors who don’t necessarily understand their assets they invest in. It’s not something we learned in school and wasn’t required for our jobs. We
Secure Your Treasures
To protect your treasure island, you need to know how your home security system is connected and whether it will work if the internet or power goes out. A few
Investing Shouldn’t be a Solo Expedition
While most of us invest in stealth mode and to some extent have developed adequate financial self-efficacy to go it alone, we don’t share this personal expedition with others. We
Taking Stock of the Uninformed Investor
A significant number of Americans claim they never invest. And yet, an amount is deducted from their paycheck every week or two contributing to a retirement plan. Older generations (parents)
Outdated Technology
All of us are still using some form of outdated technology whether we realize it or not. Landline phone, cable/Dish/Direct TV, ethernet cables, clock/CB/ham radio, fax machine printers, walkie talkies.
Financial Security Doesn’t Multiply into Financial Securities
There is a richness yet confusing aspect to the English language where words have different meanings depending on the context. It is why context is so important. Financial security is
Financial Independence Isn’t the End Point
Financial security is a need with independence as the reward, the end point of the working-hard-for-many-years goal accumulating enough financial assets to live off for the rest of your life.
Exponential Growth Over Time
What is often referred to as the “power” or “magic” of compounding interest is actually a difficult concept for most people to comprehend. It’s slow, silent, boring and intangible. Not
Influential Connections
There is so much missing context. Much of the online financial content is presented in video format where the goal is attention (views) with enticing titles to hook and draw
Financial Security
What does this actually mean? Some feel it at the most basic level of not having to worry about the number of groceries they buy and some never feel it
Time, Super Blooms and Wildfires
Historical rates of return in an entirely new context. A super bloom as captured in the featured photo, is a rare botanical phenomenon where an unusually large number of wildflowers