Why is it so hard for Americans to be financially independent? Statistically, less than 3% of Americans ever achieve financial independence, much less financial abundance. For decades, Financial advisors at my firm and I have worked with individuals and families to achieve their financial goals. Over the years, we have noticed certain trends for success. […]
There have been many changes since the Covid-19 pandemic began. One of the most significant changes has been the job market, specifically the increase in job resignations and remote positions. In what is now being called The Great Resignation, more people quit their job in November 2021 than in any time in recent history. For […]
Inflation is at the forefront of everyone’s mind as the most recent year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading for December came in at 7.1%. The inflation reading was the highest in almost 40 years and is particularly concerning considering the most recent average hourly earnings data showing an increase of only 4.7%. For weekly insights, […]
Coming off a record stock market rise in 2021 and then seeing the stock market reach a new high on the first day of 2022, what should you expect for this year? For 2021, the stock market, measured by the S&P 500, gained 27% while the DOW gained 19% (excluding dividends). These are great returns, […]
In the first article of a two-part series, What’s The Deal With Bitcoin, we reviewed the definition and history of money, the traits humans look for in searching for sound money, and why Bitcoin came into existence. In this article, we discuss the technical aspects of Bitcoin, arguments for and against it, and how to […]
The momentous upward move in the price of Bitcoin in late 2020 and early 2021 caused many people to take notice of the cryptocurrency world for the first time. While it is natural for people to be interested in or curious about this new cryptocurrency, it is surprising that people rushed to allocate capital in […]
One of the biggest concerns currently surrounding markets is inflation and how to defend against it. The search for yield is intense! The Consumer Price Index on all items shows inflation increasing 6% year-over-year, not to mention checking/savings accounts, and most sovereign bonds yield below 2%. One tool that can be effective for your savings […]
We are often reminded of the importance of saving for retirement, but why do so many people let the opportunity slip through the cracks? My experience is that, for many people, current lifestyles tend to soak up all the income. The desire is there, but the free cash flow is not. There is a fresh […]
The frights of Halloween are behind us, but the stock market can still look very scary! YESTERDAY the Dow flirted with an all-time high milestone of 36,000, before ending the day at 35,913. The Dow has elevated drastically throughout history. As a contributor on WBRC Fox 6 for over twenty years, the same question surfaces […]