Summing Up 2021
When it comes to making big financial decisions, understanding how your brain works and thinking with the right brain can protect you from harmful consequences down the road.
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Don’t Pick the ‘Right’ Stock – Pick the ‘Right’ (or Left) Brain
When it comes to making big financial decisions, understanding how your brain works and thinking with the right brain can protect you from harmful consequences down the road.
Understanding the Biden Tax Plan
The Biden Administration and congressional Democrats have released a full tax proposal that the House Ways and Means Committee is set to vote on this week.
Market Review 2020: Looking Back on an Unprecedented Year
The year 2020 proved to be one of the most tumultuous in modern history, marked by a number of developments that were historically unprecedented. But the year also demonstrated the resilience of people, institutions, and financial markets.
Financial Accomplishments – The Millennial Generation
There is a lot of evidence that suggests that are facing unique challenges that older generations never had to encounter, as it relates to finances. With this backdrop, it’s easy to see that Millennials have actually accomplished quite a lot despite having to navigate the 2008 financial crisis, as well as overcoming a reputation for being notoriously bad …
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Aging Parents: Can a Home Remodel Allow Your Parent to Age in Place?
When it comes to living independently as we age, much has to do with our surroundings. Many people wish to remain in their homes and age in place, but this is not always manageable. If you are helping your aging parents determine their options, it’s worthwhile to ask whether retrofitting or remodeling their existing home …
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Pandemic Fatigue
Back in January 2020, I sat down to draft some personal and professional goals for the year, as I know many people do. Pencil and paper in hand, super pregnant, I neglected to add “navigate a global pandemic” to my list of hopeful future achievements. At the time, I was excited to attend the Schwab …
Presidential Elections: What Do They Mean for Markets
THIS ARTICLE IS FROM DIMENSIONAL ADVISORS. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE. It’s almost Election Day in the US once again. While the outcome may be uncertain, one thing we can count on is that plenty of opinions and predictions will be floated in the days surrounding the vote. In financial circles, this will inevitably include discussion …
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Elections and the Stock Market
The market continues to reach new highs although many stocks in the S&P 500 are still below their previous highs. For example, as of this writing, 40% of S&P 500 stocks are 20% below their highs. The market is reaching new highs on just a handful of stocks; including Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon, etc. In …
College Planning: 529 College Savings Plans
As a parent, you want the very best future for your children – but what happens when that future comes at a substantial cost? If you dream of a private school college education for your kids, it just might.
