Here are some things that I read recently that I wanted to share my thoughts on: Essentialism (Book Summary) (Sloww.com, by Kyle Kowalski) I just finished the audiobook titled Essentialism, authored by Greg McKeown. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get a better grip on their time and is looking to simplify things in their…
France’s World Cup Bonus, Why Young Adults are Broke, and is Life Insurance a Smart Investment
Here are some things that I read recently that I wanted to share my thoughts on: France Just Won the World Cup. Here’s How Much Their Players Get (Time.com, by Julia Glum) How many of us dream big (me!) and aspire to play in the World Cup? Or if you are already past your prime (like me)…
Helping Your Aging Parent, 10 Habits of Happy People, and A Roth IRA Arbitrage Situation
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: Is Your Aging Parent Trusting The Wrong Financial Advisor? (Forbes, by Carolyn Rosenblatt) As part of my continuing education in the financial industry, we are often educated on the topic of elder abuse. In other words, advisors…
Market Correction – Now What? Some Rules For Life, Advisor Background Check
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: The stock market is officially in a correction… here’s what usually happens next (CNBC, by Evelyn Cheng) Recently we have seen a decent uptick in stock market volatility, and you may hear we are in “correction”…
A No-Lose Lottery, Things Worth Spending Money On, and The Super Bowl Indicator
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: Is America Ready for a “No-Lose Lottery” (Freakonomics Radio, by Stephen Dubner) Sometimes when I listen to a podcast, I am so blown away by an idea that I can’t get it out of my mind. This…
How Markets Performed in 2017, Tax Planning with the New Law, and Credit Card Debt trends
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: U.S. stocks mount milestone-shattering run in 2017 (The Philadelphia Tribune, by Alex Viega) Since the final stock market trading day took place this past Friday, we can now discuss how the markets fared for the year….
Year-end Tax Strategies, Holiday Spending Tips, and Why Everybody Lies
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: Tax Changes Are Coming Next Year, but You Can Plan for Them Now (NY Times, by Paul Sullivan) Since this will be one of the last posts of the calendar year, I thought I would mention a…
Holiday Shopping Tips, Cryptocurrencies, and QSEHRA
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: 7 Money-Saving, Stress-Less Holiday Shopping Tips (Real Simple, by Maggie Shi) Since we are in the midst of holiday shopping season, I thought sharing one of these articles would be helpful… since most people have absolutely NO…
Discussed Tax Changes, Why Gen Xers are Great, Wise Words from Warren Buffet
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: How Could a Tax Change Affect You? This Is What the Senate and House Propose (NY Times, by Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard) Much discussion of late regarding the Trump Presidency looking to amend the current…
Client’s Spending Habits, America’s Health Insurance, and The Power of Introverts
In no particular order, here’s a few interesting things I heard and read recently that I wanted to share: Show Clients Their Spending Habits (Financial Advisor Magazine, by Mitch Anthony) I learned an interesting way to have the “budgeting” conversation with clients. Honestly, not many clients enjoy having the “budgeting” conversation at all…but I learned…