I Know What You Did (with your money) Last Summer
I saw a rerun of the classic slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer. The low-budget slasher film starring Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Ryan Phillippe was about four friends who are being stalked by... Read More →
What Rising Interest Rates Mean for You
The financial media has been buzzing with the possibility of a looming interest rate hike. Most economists believe the Federal reserve are determined to hike interest rates as early as September. This after almost 6 years of a zero interest... Read More →
5 Financial Lessons from a Financial Advisors Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner. I love my Dad. I cannot figure out what to get him every Father’s Day. However, he did pass along a nice gift to me. I am grateful that he taught me a... Read More →
The One Page Financial Plan Book Review
Planning and investing just aren’t simple. But they can be. That’s just part of the message from Carl Richards new book, The One Page Financial Plan. This is the second book I’ve read from Mr. Richards, the first being The... Read More →
6 Financial No Brainers…in Honor No Brainer Day
February 27th is officially No Brainer Day. I know what you’re thinking. Wow, the perfect holiday for me! I said exactly the same thing. Let’s start with the definition of a “No Brainer”. It’s doing something that is simple, easy, obvious... Read More →
Time to Stress Test Your Investments
When I think of stress test, I imagine a patient in a doctor’s office running on a treadmill. Along with tons of sensor patches connected all over the chest. The point of the stress test is to measure just how... Read More →
New Year, New Me Crap Again
Every New Year people make resolutions to lose weight, improve their finances and strengthen their relationships. I call it the New Year, New Me Crap. We all want a fresh start with a New Year. However, most people who get... Read More →
4 Ways to Improve Your 401(k) Returns
Wondering how to boost those returns in your 401(k)? Is there really a way to make more money in my 401(k)? Actually, there are a few things you can do to help improve your 401(k) performance.No, it doesn’t involve the... Read More →
My 10 Favorite Posts from 2014
I wrote quite a few articles this past year. Today I wanted to provide a list of my favorite posts of 2014. All of these are from my blog, The Diligent Advisor, and all are from 2014. Perhaps you missed... Read More →
Dow 18,000 Spooking You?
The Dow is within striking range of 18,000 and may hit it by the time I post this article. To be honest, it really doesn’t mean a lot. Many investors get really spooked by these levels. I’m not sure why.... Read More →