Let’s Talk About Death, Baby
Let’s begin with apologies to Salt-N-Peppa. Yes, the title of this post is a thinly veiled reference to their 90’s hit song. Thinking about this blog, somehow the hook got…
Why You Should Check Your Social Security Account
Social Security is often an afterthought for many people when it comes to planning for retirement. Claiming Social Security can sometimes feel like a long way off, and it’s always…
Banks: Canary in the Coal Mine?
We’ve been through a lot over the last three years. It began with a once in a century pandemic that we were fortunate to survive. To protect against another Great…
ESG Investing: It’s Not Easy to Invest with Heart
Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing, or ESG is a hot topic right now. You may have seen ESG options in your employer’s retirement plan, or advertisements for this “style”…
The Hangover: Too Much Money
The Big Cash Party As the worst of pandemic fears fade into memory it’s easy to forget the panic of 2020. A “shutdown” had never been attempted, and amid the…
Removing Life Support: Post Pandemic Challenges
When the pandemic began, the world’s largest economy was put into what can be thought of as a medically induced coma. The Federal Reserve and Congress took steps to…
Strange Times: Where Do We Go from Here?
We’re at a fascinating crossroads in the world of investing, and in many ways, a truly unique place. While the adage: “this time it’s different,” always gets burned by…
Reddit Takes on Wall Street
The Reddit drama with GameStop and AMC has many people captivated, and it’s fascinating because nothing like this has ever happened. The perception that Reddit is really taking on Wall…
A Rocky Road to a Bright New Year
Despite the pain wrought by the virus, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. The virus forced many of us in the investing world to become armchair…
