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Presidential Elections & The Stock Market: Is There a Correlation?

November 24, 2020

Lies, sex, and accusations of corruption – no election year is complete without them. And while the 2020 election has proven to be one of the most contentious in recent history, contention is nothing new in the world of politics. From the political match-up of Jefferson v. Adams to this year’s Biden v. Trump, mud has always been slung, accusations have always been made and many Americans have found themselves uncertain of a future under new leadership.

Four Signs to Look For When Choosing a Physician-Friendly Advisor

October 13, 2020

According to a 2017 survey, medical school students graduate with an average student loan debt of $192,000.1 With a demanding career ahead of them, most healthcare workers could use the help of a dedicated financial professional. From tackling student loan debt to preparing for retirement, an advisor can help take the lead on managing your biggest financial goals. As you begin your search for a financial partner, consider looking out for these four signs.

Why Fear Shouldn’t Drive Your Investing

June 30, 2020

As the world has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic over the last several months, we’ve seen an unprecedented impact to global stock markets. The decline in US and foreign equities was surprising in both its severity and speed, with the S&P 500 falling more than 30% in just over a month. This sharp drop from recent highs caused some investors to panic and race for the exits, preferring the safety of cash or treasuries to the volatile stock market. While getting out of the market during a “freefall” might seem like the best move, over the long run it can actually do more harm than good.

Four Steps to (Effectively) Work from Home

April 14, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes to everyday life as we know it. One of the most prominent change is the push for employees to work from home (WFH) rather than continue to operate out of shared spaces. For many young professionals, working from home – at least part time – is nothing new. I’ve talked with several friends who have transitioned from working at home two to three days per week to full-time, and even more who were already 100% WFH. But for the rest of us who are venturing into a work from home routine for the first time, it’s important to take steps to maintain both our health and sanity. Here are four steps I’ve found helpful in combating some of the common pitfalls of WFH…

The Better Way to Budget – In Reverse

January 28, 2020

Around the beginning of the year I tend to get a lot of questions – both from clients and friends – about how to do a better job budgeting and saving on a regular basis. Studies have shown that saving money is one of the top five New Year’s resolutions, and is also one of the top five resolutions most people fail. The reason for that is simple: Our traditional version of budgeting is difficult to establish, time-consuming to manage and allows minimal margin for error.

5 Biggest Factors Affecting Your Credit

November 26, 2019

Throughout my career as a wealth manager and financial planner, I’ve found that one of the most misunderstood components of our financial lives is credit. Most people understand the basics – you borrow money from a bank/credit card company/mortgage lender and pay interest on the balance. But what many people don’t understand is how their credit scores are determined, and how those scores can impact their overall financial lives.

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