You’re on a financial journey. You decide the destination, and we help you get there. Together, let’s determine the best way to take the next step.
You’re on a financial journey. You decide the destination, and we help you get there. Together, let’s determine the best way to take the next step.
2021 Year in Review It is that time of year when we look back at the year in the rearview mirror to celebrate successes and learn from mistakes as well as look through the windshield at what lies ahead. Markets The stock markets once again delivered returns above...
Recently, we’ve been hearing a lot of headlines about how the market keeps reaching all-time highs. In fact, as of September 2nd, the S&P 500 had reached a closing high 54 times in 2021. A rising stock market paired with historically high valuations in some...
There are many financial planning rules of thumb, like how much to save for retirement or how much to spend on a house. How useful are they?
There are many financial planning rules of thumb, like how much to save for retirement or how much to spend on a house. How useful are they?
There are many financial planning rules of thumb, like how much to save for retirement or how much to spend on a house. How useful are they?
During the week of June 8, 2020, the S&P 500 index rose to the point where year-to-date total returns were 0.00%. The index that tracks large publicly-traded US companies wasn’t quite up to where it was when it started to fall in February. But it did recover...
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. We’ve been using that phrase a lot lately. Then again, we’ve been given a lot of lemons lately. Many of our clients, friends, and family have encountered some really hard challenges. Things like temporary business...
This week’s blog article comes to you from the research team at Dimensional Fund Advisors. During this time of uncertainty in the markets (and on the homefront!), we can all stand to be reminded that while the markets can experience extreme one-day gains and...
The year 2019 was a great year for the US and international stock markets. Large-cap US stocks were up more than 30% measured by the S&P 500, small and mid-cap US stocks were up more than 25%, and international developed stocks were up nearly 23%. Meanwhile,...
Over the course of a summer, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at barbeques or other social gatherings. A neighbor or relative might ask about which investments are good at the moment. The lure of getting in at the right time or...
