JASON PRATTES PATRICK JOHNSON COLUMN
The National Football League can be like a tale of two Patricks: Patrick Mahomes and Patrick Johnson. Patrick Mahomes is the superstar quarterback of the
Feb 12
Blog
Five Easy Pieces of Great Advice
Charlie Munger of Berkshire Hathaway died on November 28, 2023, just a few weeks shy of his 100th birthday. He was one of the greatest
Feb 7
So Many Worries, Here’s Some Hopium
What, me worry? That old saying from Mad magazine, a satirical comic book that died in 2019 after a 67-year run, was ironic and meant
Apr 30
When Do-It-Yourself is Die-By-Yourself
It is clear that the Federal Reserve cannot be trusted to protect us from a surge in inflation and frightening bouts of financial instability (see
Apr 30
FEARING THE FED
That sure was fun, wasn’t it? Last year saw a rather amazing 27% rise in stock prices, despite the Covid-19 craziness, and stocks are up
Apr 30
Retirement / Savings Plans
What You Need to Know About Applying for Social Security
As you work your way through your prime earning years, the question of retirement eventually pops up, leaving you to think about a number of
Jul 30
General Financial Planning
On Retirement Planning and Systematic Investing
Two important topics that you should know about are retirement planning and systematic investing. These two topics are connected to each other as well as
Jun 9
Financial Tips
Playing the Dealers Against Each Other: How You Can Save When Buying a Car
One of the most important things you can do when building wealth is to be smart about making large purchases. A lot of people tend
Jun 5
Stocks, ETF's, and Mutual Funds
Picking Mutual Funds
A financial adviser is only as good as his or her ability to explain different concepts to their clients. Many people don’t know how to
May 24
Stocks, ETF's, and Mutual Funds
What Are Exchange-Traded Funds? Are They Right For Me?
Exchange-traded funds are collections of securities that trade like stocks. They are different from normal stocks in that instead of you owning one company, you
May 24
Insurance
How to Pick the Right Life Insurance
Choosing the right life insurance policy is one of the hardest, but most important financial decisions you’ll ever make in your life. When looking at
Dec 28
General Financial Planning
Estate Planning Basics
Every year I like to revisit the topic of basic estate planning, because it really is one of the most important pieces of knowledge that
Dec 27
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