Do You Have Unclaimed Money?
Have you ever checked old clothing to find money in the pocket! I once found $20 in the pocket of my swimming trunks. What a feeling, discovering money you didn’t know you had. Your state may also have some “found” money... Read More →
Dow 14,000! Investment Strategies For A Market High
This past week the Dow Jones Industrial Average finally climbed back to 14,000! To be honest, it really doesn’t mean a lot. Investors make a big deal out of these purely psychological levels. However, many investors start to get spooked... Read More →
Zombieland Survival Rules for Investors
As I’ve said before, I love Zombie movies. I even like the funny stuff like Zombieland. I ordered the movie for only six bucks from Amazon last week. One of the unique things about this particular zombie movie is the... Read More →
Have The Guts To Let Your Investments Do Their Job
As a financial advisor, I’ve come to the conclusion that an investor’s behavior is the main barrior to their own success. Investors have a hard time deciding what they really want to achieve. It’s evident when I do financial planning... Read More →
Investment Lessons From Trick-Or-Treaters
I cannot believe it is almost Halloween! Soon kids will be at the door with that familiar phrase, “Trick-Or-Treat!” These little ghosts and goblins running amuck through your flower beds can teach us a thing or two about investing too.... Read More →
Rough Seas Ahead? Here Are Some Portfolio Protection Strategies You Can Use Right Now
I can’t help but compare a stock market correction to the rough seas I experienced in the Navy while aboard ship. Every time we have market correction, it would seem many investors start to get sea sick. What I mean is their... Read More →
5 IRA Mistakes That Could Cost You Big
Most investors are not thinking of IRAs now that tax season is over. So now is a good time to discuss some of the most common, and horrible mistakes investors sometimes make with their IRAs. Since 2008, investors have been... Read More →
Investment Boot Camp
I served in the Navy during the first Persian Gulf War. I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve my country. My experience in the Navy taught me a lot about life. I learned to type, use a computer, and many... Read More →
Three Secrets to Greater Wealth
There is no secret formula or magic pill to help you lose weight. I’ll say that again.There is no secret formula or magic pill to help you lose weight. We all know how to do it. Well Sparky, you may be... Read More →
IRA Facts You Need to Know
Most of you have heard of IRAs, individual retirement accounts, at one point or another. I consider them the Chevrolet of retirement accounts. Unfortunately, there is a huge amount of confusion about their limits as well as eligibility. So I... Read More →