4 minute read Can minimalism benefit retirees? Absolutely. That’s because whether or not you’re retired, the concept is simple: Clutter leads to stress. Declutter your space, declutter your mind. The Mayo Clinic points out how research is indicating minimalism might positively affect our well-being. For example, having too much clutter... read more →
Apr
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Mar
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3 minute read One of the deadliest diseases affecting Americans is Alzheimer’s Disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging,” but nonetheless, it affects 5.7 million Americans as of 2018. This disease, defined by the Alzheimer’s Association as,... read more →
Mar
06
3 minute read The word “organic” can make a wallet cringe. Glance at the prices of produce at your grocery store and you’ll quickly notice the cost of say, an organic apple, is always higher than the conventional apple. There’s also the common misconception that organic produce is good, conventional... read more →
Feb
25
3 minute read What do we need to be happy? A close-to-80-year Harvard study is finding at the center of joy stands one thing: Our relationships. The article, Good genes are nice, but joy is better, by the The Harvard Gazette reports how findings from the Grant and Glueck study... read more →
Feb
13
3 minute read Retirement can change up your routine big time. Gone are the days of the stressful work week - now, you have a lot of free time to eat, sit, watch TV, and be sedentary. But retirement doesn’t have to be a health pitfall. You can maintain your... read more →
Feb
06
2 minute read This past year was the beginning of a new tax era with the passage of the law known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The new tax law dramatically changed the way individuals and businesses are taxed going forward, most notably with the reduction in... read more →
Jan
28
PART ONE: GENERAL PRINCIPLES It will be worth restating, even in the context of a letter primarily focused on the year just past, my overall philosophy of investment advice. It is goal-focused and planning-driven, as sharply distinguished from an approach that is market-focused and current-events-driven. Every successful investor I’ve ever... read more →
Jan
24
4 minute read Saving for a first home is not for the faint of heart. In 2018, the median purchase price of a home was $250,000, with 33 percent of buyers being first-time home buyers, stated by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For first-time home buyers, a purchase of... read more →
Jan
07
4 Minute Read 2019 will be another year when millions of Americans start their retirement. Knowing when the appropriate time is to retire is unique to each individual, but there are few key items you can follow. We’ve put together a list of three guidelines to help you know if... read more →
Dec
04
1 Minute Read Consumer data breaches with sensitive information at large corporations seem to be happening more often. Marriott Starwood is the recent organization publicly announcing last Friday, November 30th, a massive data breach - affecting potentially 327 million guests. Guests might have had anything from their payment information, to... read more →