Divorce can be a complex and challenging process, and it's important to find an attorney who can provide you with high-quality legal representation and help you navigate the legal system. Here are some questions you can ask to determine if an … [Read more]
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Ten Big Financial Mistakes & What They Sound Like
We’ve all made mistakes. When it comes to planning for your financial future, mistakes are avoidable with some common sense and professional guidance. Below are some of the most common missteps we see people make. Sometimes, we can see the train … [Read more]
Posted by Mike Wren
Market Commentary April 2023
Q1 Volatility – Surprising, but Not Shocking The first quarter of the new year has provided plenty of material for the financial news networks. It’s always jarring to wake up and hear about a crisis first thing in the morning. But as anyone who's … [Read more]
Posted by Chris Proctor
Silicon Valley Bank Failure — What it Means and What You Should Do
Most Americans were not familiar with Silicon Valley Bank until Wednesday of last week when the California-based bank announced that they were looking to raise several billion dollars to fund a shortfall in reserves. What ensued was a run on deposits … [Read more]
Posted by Mike Wren
The Five Stages of a Career Change
Most people are familiar with the five stages of grief. It’s often referenced by mental health professionals, and unfortunately, many of us have experienced these stages firsthand. Virtually all major life events involve a similar pattern of … [Read more]
Posted by Mike Wren
Sick of Everyone Telling You to Stay the Course? Read This.
Black Monday. The dot-com bubble. 9/11. The Financial Crisis. COVID-19. Whatever last year was. That covers about the last 30 years of market crashes. It’s an exhausting list. And as an investor, it’s exhausting to be told to stay the course. I get … [Read more]
Posted by Mike Wren
How Secure Act 2.0 Will Change the Way You Save For Retirement
As part of the recently approved 1.7 trillion-dollar spending bill, Congress has approved a measure known as Secure Act 2.0. A supplement to the original Secure Act that passed at the end of 2019, this legislation creates new savings opportunities … [Read more]
Posted by Mike Wren
Market Commentary January 2023
Happy New Year! For many, a new year brings positive thoughts and a sense of hope for the future. I tend to feel the same way. As difficult as 2022 was for so many, and as foreboding as the coming year may seem, I think there’s good reason to have … [Read more]
Posted by Chris Proctor
Market Commentary October 2022
Highlights: Inflation has hurt stock and bond returns this year. The Federal Reserve (“theFed”) is raising interest rates to fight inflation. Some of the best daily returns in the market happen next to the worst days. The more the stock … [Read more]
Posted by Chris Proctor
If We Enter a Recession, What Are the Implications?
These days, “recession” is by far the most frequently uttered word on financial news networks. It’s a term that evokes fear and loathing. But what defines an economic recession and what lay in its wake can cover a broad spectrum. It’s Not the Stock … [Read more]
Posted by Mike Wren
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