When it looks like times might get tough, I don’t worry—I act. I do as much research as I can and then put that research to work by making the most educated decisions possible for myself, my family, and my financial future. And right now, it looks like many Americans...
I’ve written before about how important I think it is to keep an eye on financial news. This is not necessarily because every headline deserves immediate action, but because staying generally informed is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to achieve peace of mind...
When it comes to protecting my wealth and retirement, I firmly believe that preparation is key. This includes doing careful research, keeping my eye on financial headlines, and making sure I don’t miss important deadlines. For example, Tax Day this year is April 18,...
When it comes to our economy, uncertainty will always be a factor. No one can ever say for sure what the future will bring. This is what makes diversification such a powerful tool—it allows you to control your portfolio’s level of risk exposure, keeping you within a...
Some things never go out of style—and that includes gold. So when times get tough or the future seems uncertain, Americans often rediscover their love of the precious metal. On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, news came out that inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price...
Like millions of Americans, I like to check the weather forecast each morning so I have a good idea of what to expect and don’t get caught unprepared. It’s the same reason I like to keep my eye on headlines from around the world—the more I know about my environment...
When we love someone or something, we go out of our way to protect it. But sometimes, it’s hard to know how best to provide protection when it comes to the uncertainty of the future. What might happen 10, 20, or 30 years from now? What can we do today to help ensure...
In a world full of economic uncertainty, there’s still one thing we know we can count on: the passage of time. For many of us, each year brings us closer to retirement—which is why I like to periodically check in on my retirement portfolio, plans, and goals and ensure...
Something I’ve always striven to do in my adult life is pay my debts on time. Whether it’s a credit card bill, a car payment, or the mortgage, I’ve always made it a priority to ensure that I pay my bills to avoid the repercussions of a late or missed payment. This may...
When facing times of uncertainty, where do you turn? For some of us, talking things out with a trusted family member or friend helps bring us peace of mind. One of my favorite things to do when faced with the unknown is to overcome it with new knowledge by doing...
“Almost everyone on Wall Street and in Washington got 2022 wrong.” That’s the lede in a December 26, 2022, article by The Wall Street Journal, and it got me thinking: If so many people were so wrong about 2022, what does that mean for the new year ahead? Multiple...
For me, News Year’s resolutions are something I put a lot of work into before the year ends. If I’m going to take steps to help improve my and my family’s financial future, I don’t want to make those choices simply because a certain date on the calendar arrives—I want...
