Market Commentary: S&P 500 Makes New Highs Amid Solid Breadth Even as Job Growth Weakens
The bull market rages on, as the S&P 500 moved to another new high last week, the first in the month of September and 21st overall on the year.
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How Can I Donate in the Most Efficient Way Possible?
There are many ways to give to nonprofit organizations – from dropping off your old couch at Goodwill to volunteering at the local soup kitchen. When it comes to giving money, there are many personal benefits, both emotional and financial.
From Washington to Your Wallet: How the Federal Funds Rate Affects Personal Finance
If you’ve watched the headlines at all in the last month, you know the markets aren’t sitting still. From the worst Christmas Eve on record to the Dow’s largest jump ever just a few days later – losses and gains seem to have less pattern every day. Experts are divided on how 2019 will look, …
Digital Assets – You Already Own Some, Whether You Know What They Are Or Not
Recently I gave a presentation to a large group, over 300 in attendance. I asked the group, “How many of you own a digital currency?” Only about three or four hands went up. I was shocked.
4 Steps to a Retirement Savings Plan that Goes Beyond your 401(k)
I had first met him and his family a few months back. He’s in his late 60s, but you would never have guessed it – there’s an abundant energy and youth about him. In that initial meeting, he stated that he would never retire.
I Finally Found the ‘Why’ in My Career. You Can, Too.
Published by Grant Nieland, CFPⓇ At some point in all of our working lives, we ask ourselves “Why am I doing this job?” or “Why did I choose this career?” I have asked myself that question at every position I’ve held over the past 10 years and it was hard to find answers. That is, …
3 Steps to Financial Independence: Ready Yourself for Retirement
The most basic goal should be to arrive at “your figure” for financial independence – or as I like to say, that time when I can work because I feel like it and not because I must. The problem is, many people aren’t hitting that goal – or even know how to set that goal.
