I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who enjoys paying their taxes. However, there is probably someone out there that does. From my...

Tis the Season! BBQs, pool parties, camping, lightning bugs, and running through the sprinkler are all classic signs that Christmas is...

As a prelude to this discussion, I wrote about intrinsic and market value last week in the Investment Corner. This is a rare instance, so...

You just bought a home, congratulations! With most people, buying a home means having a mortgage. And for homeowners who didn’t put down...

Intrinsic and market value or the price of a stock are important distinctions that investors should understand as they develop their...

When living in the greatest country in the world, often when someone informs you, “You have to protect yourself,” you may not think they...

Recap Last week, we dove into defining the difference between asset location and asset allocation. As a quick refresher, asset location...

If you are anything like me, you have probably registered for hundreds, and what feels like maybe even thousands, of accounts online that...

There is much to be said about having a home to call your own. If you’ve worked to purchase your first home (mortgage-free or even just a...

I came across the topic of “Asset Location vs. Asset Allocation” a few weeks ago when I was reading, and knowing how similar they sound,...

When you think about risk, do you immediately think of the probability that some unfavorable outcome will occur? Most of us do. However,...

Once again, we delve deeper into the world of alternative investments. So far on our journey, we’ve explored REITs, Structured notes, and...

Are you thinking about selling your small business and sailing into the sunset?  Have you poured blood, sweat, and tears into your small...

Once again, we delve deeper into the world of alternative investments. This large class of investments has many unique characteristics...

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have emerged as a popular option for individuals and families seeking to manage healthcare expenses more...

Last week, we defined alternative investments and explored one of the most common products within this category: REITs. If you would like...

Alternative Investment Class In a previous post, we explored Dave’s recommended four asset class selections for your investments: growth,...

Not Samesies For most of you reading this article, you likely have a portfolio with a mix of bonds and stocks. This is a common portfolio...

Understanding the Vix The VIX, also known as the CBOE Volatility Index, is a widely watched indicator in the financial world. It's not a...

Do you have charitable intent?  Maybe you are already an active donor.  Do you generate a high annual income and want to take advantage...