What The Heck Is Impact Investing?

What The Heck Is Impact Investing?

social impact The power of philanthropy, nonprofits and government have been used in the past to drive social change. While these resources have made significant strides, they may not be enough to solve some of the world’s toughest problems.The ever-growing...

Is It Time To Yield for A Grexit?

Equity markets faced substantial obstacles during the second quarter (Q2). The optimism that pervaded during Q1 – with international (non-US) markets finally “catching up” to US markets – dissipated during Q2, likely due to ongoing concerns over a Greek default and...

Is “Cash King?”… Or is “Cash Trash?”

Investing in the markets can turn a rational person into an irrational one.  The tug of war between fear and greed is ever present. On the greed side of the equation, the investment community has coined the term FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) – fear of missing out on a...

Should You Look Before You Leap Into Annuities?

Regardless of the product under consideration, I think it is usually a good idea to educate yourself about how your money is being invested – hence my first Core Tenet, Be InformedI am frequently asked if annuities are a good retirement planning tool. Of...

Buckling Up for a Bond Rate Bump

Individual investors tend to think of bonds as the conservative part of their portfolio, but now we’re in an environment where bonds may present increased risks. The Federal Reserve began tapering its economic stimulus program in January, with market strategists...

Start With Your Money Mantras

Money mindfulness is an easy concept to grasp, but tough to put into action. It takes real courage to scratch below the surface to understand your money behaviors and attitudes – where they came from, and how to adjust them. Understanding your “money...