May 24, 2017
Parents all know that paying for college is hard. It’s expensive, and the price tag keeps on climbing—tuition rises faster than inflation and has more than doubled in the past 30 years. It can also be confusing to navigate the sea of federal loans, institutional aid,...
Apr 20, 2017
The phrase “sell in May and go away” is a take on an old English saying, “Sell in May and go away, and come on back on St. Leger’s Day.” This phrase refers to the custom of bankers leaving the City of London (London’s financial district) to go to the...
Apr 19, 2017
Tax season is finally over, which means nearly 80% of Americans will have a refund hitting their bank accounts over the next few weeks. If you’re one of them, you need to have a good plan for your money. Before you take yourself on a congratulatory spending spree,...
Mar 21, 2017
At Alexis Advisors, we believe in being informed about your money, even if you’re a kid. Especially if you’re a kid: research has shown that children’s money habits are formed by age seven. Yes, seven—the age when most parents are struggling to get their kid to eat...
Feb 8, 2017
You may have heard in the news recently that President Trump is trying to roll back the Department of Labor (DOL)’s new fiduciary rule. This rule would affect retirement investors’ advisors and, therefore, the investors themselves. Here’s an overview of...
Jan 24, 2017
We apologize for the lateness of this newsletter. Laura and I have had a busy start to the year, including preparing for our new employee, Paige Harland. Paige just joined us this past week and will be a financial advisor, supporting us primarily in...
