Looking Around The financial media is drawn to catch phrases, acronyms and buzzwords that can be sold as the hot new thing – FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google) being the latest of these. Journalists, commentators and marketers use acronyms like FAANG because they …

Last year at this time, I was in a hotel room in New York City on election night. I was three hours ahead of everyone back home, the polls were just starting to close on the East Coast and the results were starting to trickle …

“Leading by example” is probably one of the most overused yet undervalued pieces of parenting advice. This is particularly true when it comes to personal finances. Many parents aren’t sure what to teach their children about money, yet they will ultimately be the most influential …

We have all ridden a roller coaster. Some of us love the excitement, while others shut their eyes and hold on for dear life. Many of us experience the same sensations when it comes to investing. All is good and well when the market goes up or …

Money market accounts serve the useful purpose of keeping your money safe and liquid, however they are often misunderstood and misused. These are the three most common mistakes people make when it comes to managing their money market accounts. 1. Not Thinking About Inflation Placing …

Most people tend to think of retirement as a far off event and thus put off planning for it. Unfortunately, this thinking does not work in anyone’s favor. Saving for retirement early creates positive investing habits as well as yields higher returns down the road. …

An important step in reaching your financial goals is taking a careful look at the things you are doing that you assume are helping with your financial future. This process is essential because oftentimes in our pursuit of financial success, we get caught up in the …

As election results were coming in on Tuesday, November 8, stock market futures were pointing toward a large decline once the market opened on Wednesday morning. Markets tend to dislike unexpected change. That night, as it grew clearer that we would have a shift in …

People focus a lot of time and energy on trying to find the “best” stocks, mutual funds or other investments. Magazines and TV devote their existence to this search and there are countless books and articles about it. There are entire industries built around this …