A Guide to Buying Your First Rental Property
I’m thinking about buying a rental property but what should I...
A Guide to Buying Your First Rental Property
Diversification
Market Declines: What We Can Learn from History
Market Declines: What We Can Learn from History
Despite the gloom brought by each downturn, history shows us that declines are part of the market cycle and they have always bounced back. Does this mean you’re stuck just riding it out without a plan? You certainly don’t have to be! Here are three ways to plan for market declines.
I’m retired…why has my portfolio been so volatile?
I’m retired…why has my portfolio been so volatile?
The headlines have recently been full of news about inflation, high...
The Best Day of the Year to Invest
The Best Day of the Year to Invest
If you have a lump sum of money sitting in the bank, you might find...
Webinar Replay – Inflation, Interest Rates, the Ukraine War & Your Portfolio
Webinar Replay – Inflation, Interest Rates, the Ukraine War & Your Portfolio
We invite you to view this replay of our discussion covering how inflation, interest rates, and the Ukraine war could affect your portfolio.
Stock Market Corrections are Buying Opportunities
Stock Market Corrections are Buying Opportunities
When it comes to investing, you always want to plan ahead for how to handle market declines. Here are three reasons to stay the course when volatility strikes.
Is Cryptocurrency a Good Investment?
Is Cryptocurrency a Good Investment?
Is Bitcoin a good investment? What about other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Dogecoin? It depends...are you investing or speculating?
3 Biggest Risks Facing Your Investment Plan
3 Biggest Risks Facing Your Investment Plan
When thinking of investment risk, market risk is just one type of risk to address. What else should you consider? Here are three risks you should account for in your investment plan.
12 Lessons Learned from Investing for 50 Years
12 Lessons Learned from Investing for 50 Years
In over 50 years of investing, I’ve learned a few important lessons to share. From practical to personal and everything in between, I hope you find something to apply here!
Investing vs. Speculating and Why it Matters
Investing vs. Speculating and Why it Matters
All investments involve risk but not all risks are equal. Are you investing or speculating? Both have a place but come with different risks and outcomes. What are the differences and how can you place each one properly in your plan?
6 Keys to Successful Investing
6 Keys to Successful Investing
What separates successful investment strategies from those that fail? It’s usually not expert stock picking or timing the market – it’s leveraging what you control to your advantage. There are some things we don’t control: the market, tax laws, and inflation rates. But there are many things we do control: saving, spending, and sticking to your investment strategies. These 6 steps can help build an investment strategy based on what you can control.
Socially Responsible Investing in Your Financial Planning
Socially Responsible Investing in Your Financial Planning
An introduction to Socially Responsible Investing and how you can choose an approach that aligns your values and resources.
My Portfolio & the S&P 500
My Portfolio & the S&P 500
Why is my portfolio underperforming the S&P 500? Do I need to make a change? These questions are on the minds of many investors when a primary index like S&P 500 rallies ahead of many others. As one of the most widely recognized benchmarks, it's common to compare your strategy against it – but should you?
How Much Should You Keep In Emergency Reserve?
How Much Should You Keep In Emergency Reserve?
Job loss, unexpected trip to the hospital, a tree falls on the house –...
The ABCs of RSUs, ESPPs, ISOs – Get to Know Your Stock Incentive Programs
The ABCs of RSUs, ESPPs, ISOs – Get to Know Your Stock Incentive Programs
In our tech-heavy Pacific Northwest, many companies grant stock or...