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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