Former NBA All-Star forward Antoine Walker possessed a varied skill-set that enabled him to play both inside and outside. A big man who also shot the three, Walker was notorious for his hilariously erratic shot selection and, later in his career, an aversion to running that led to lazy play. The quality of financial advice…
Our habits play a crucial role in our ability to meet our goals and become who we want to be. Bad habits — whether it’s biting our nails, overeating, smoking or something else — create roadblocks on the path to becoming our best selves. And it’s no different when it comes to our finances. Bad…
I recently returned from a reunion weekend with some of my college buddies. We caught up on wives, kids, work and all the other important parts of our lives. One thing struck me about the conversations, no matter whether I was speaking with liberal arts majors or those who studied corporate finance: While we all…
This article was originally published on NerdWallet.com The market has been on a wild ride lately, which has provided a wake-up call for investors who rode the six-year bull market — and its low volatility — without a care in the world. Now reality has set in. As with all market corrections, this one has inspired retail investors to question whether it’s…
More snow coming? Get ready for Instagrams and TV reports about empty bread shelves! Here’s one from my local store before the blizzard a couple of weeks ago: No matter how many people have resolved to stick to a gluten-free diet, that gluten seems much more appealing when a storm is on the horizon and…
Still haven’t won the Powerball/? You may have to postpone that fantasy of buying a private island in Thailand, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still be on your way to achieving your financial goals and dreams. Here’s one way to do it – take that money you’re sinking into lottery tickets and invest it…
In the film The Shining, a ghostly bartender tells Jack “your money’s no good here,” while other ghosts are planning to do away with Jack and his family. In December it was Wells Fargo doing the “ghosting.” By urging its brokers to get rid of clients with a minimum balance of less than 65,000, Wells…
If you won the Powerball today, what would you do with the $90 million dollars? While I’m not the first to tell you that you are definitely not going to win the Powerball – you have a 20 times greater chance of having identical triplets – it’s a great idea to think about what you…
Expecting a bonus or a raise? Read these tips before you start Googling timeshares in Cancun If you’ve got an end-of-year bonus or a well-deserved raise coming, it’s easy to think of it as “extra money” you can use to splurge on a trip to Mexico, a new phone, or a serious visit to the…
Does your financial advisor follow the Fiduciary Standard or the Suitability Standard? If you don’t know the answer without peeking – or calling your Lifeline – you’re not alone. A surprising number of people don’t know what these very important terms mean and whether their advisor is acting in their best interest. Aren’t all financial…