During the first four months of 2019, it seemed as if nothing could get in the way of markets. While uncertainty remained (tariffs, interest rates, economic strength, recession worries), markets ticked higher seemingly every day. In early May, that all changed. See below for market returns during May 2019 View fullsize While it’s hard to […]

Normally, I use this monthly blog post to share our own views on the markets and investing. However, this month, I’m choosing to instead share some perspectives from two of the best: Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. The first weekend in May is unlike any other weekend in Omaha as annually, 40,000+ individuals make the […]

A recent blog post from Seth Godin entitled “More Right” follows: There are at least seven realistic ways to get from my home near New York to a meeting in Washington DC. None of them are wrong. Each offers its own advantage in terms of resilience, speed, cost or hassle. And so, we can’t choose […]

Each quarter, we will share three things that we are keeping Top of Mind Here’s our latest list: 1.) Reading List I was recently asked about my “must read” news sources and daily email lists.  Seems like there is an endless supply of news to pick from but here are a few of my daily reads […]

We all like to think we are fully rational human beings, capable of staying in control of our emotions and making sound decisions in all areas of our lives – especially when it comes to investing. When markets are steady and moving in a upward trajectory, many of us are able to operate in a […]

There were few investors who were sorry to see 2018 go. Market movements in October thru December brought returns for the year negative and erased most annual gains, all while worrying investors with significant daily movements and seemingly endless selling pressure. Why did these sharp downward moves occur? Markets are complex and there is no […]

Each quarter, we will share three things that we are keeping Top of Mind Here’s our latest list: 1.) 2019 Contribution Limits – I know – 2018 is barely over and you’re still working on tax prep for last year. I get it – but it’s never too early to start planning your savings for the […]

While listening to “Happier with Gretchen Rubin” last year, I was introduced to this concept. It’s simple – you create a list of items (the number of which corresponds with the year – hence 19 for 2019) you wish to accomplish in the new year. There are no rules – you decide what goes on […]

There has been no shortage of words to describe the market environment as of late: “worst one day percentage decline, largest single day move, recessionary indicator, trade war, interest rate fears” – and the list goes on and on. Going forward from here, we believe only one word matters – CHOICE Investing has always been […]

Less than one month to go in 2018! Time to prepare for year-end and make sure you have all of your financial matters in order before the calendar turns to a new year. We’ve put together this checklist to help you in this process but as always, consult with your advisors as requirements and to-do’s […]