Why Roth IRAs Are So Awesome
Originally called an "IRA Plus", these retirement accounts were established as part of the Tax Relief Act of 1997. Unlike Traditional...
Bias
Consider the following statement: If Donald Trump becomes president, he'll deport Muslims and build a wall on our southern border. Do you...
Are You Prepared For A Disability?
My knee hurts. It's been bothering me for over a year. Physical therapy has helped a little. Seeing a chiropractor has helped a little....
The Case Against Dollar Cost Averaging
At some point you were taught to invest a set amount each amount each paycheck. This was decent advice. But you can do better. Dollar...
Just Because You Can Contribute To An IRA Doesn't Mean You Should
I know, it sounds weird coming from a financial planner. We're supposed to tell you to save more, not the opposite. However, I'm not...
This Is What Happens When You Own Only A Handful Of Stocks
It's good to have conviction. I have strong beliefs about things such as nutrition & fitness, environmental causes, and even what...
Should You Buy "Alternative" Asset Classes?
I've been meaning to pick on the darling of the alternative asset classes: gold. According the Macrotrends, gold has returned an...
Why We Rebalance
Two nights ago I was visiting with my best friend and his family. His wife asked me how the market has been doing this year. I don't...
This Market Is Normal, Here's Why
Your January investment statements are about to arrive. Chances are you're going to experience some type of emotional response. It's not...
What Does Your Asset Allocation Really Mean?
I want my money to grow as quickly as possible with as minimal disruption as possible along the way. That's what everybody says, right?...
