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What does the stock market do in a recession? (+ examples)
If you’re a smart investor who goes out of their way to stay informed (I salute you), getting a clear picture of what is happening in the U.S. stock...
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What will stocks do this year? (2024 stock market analysis)
A client recently asked me this question, “What will stocks do this year?” In fact, a lot of people ask me this question this time of year. Heck, I...
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Why is estate planning important? (+ examples)
If you’re reading this article, I’m genuinely glad you’re here. Maybe you’re new parents who are thinking for the first time about how you safeguard...
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What are the 4 risks of investing? (+ examples)
As the title implies, you’re here because you want to develop a deeper understanding of what the true risks of investing are, and this may be for a...
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What is the purpose of an estate plan? (examples + next steps)
We’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again — estate planning as a topic isn’t exactly a fun one, as it requires us to consider our own mortality....
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Investing governance for college and university endowments
College and university endowments are absolute marvels. Yes, you play an essential role in the long-term health and sustainability of your...
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Real assets vs. financial assets for college and university endowments
If you’re reading this, you likely have a goal in front of you that is challenging you to think about investment planning for your college endowment...
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Should I be scared to look at my investment accounts?
This may sound crazy to some of you folks out there, but I absolutely love this question because this has the potential to be an impactful learning...
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Investment After Retirement (Tips + Examples)
Investing after retirement is an exciting topic, but it is one you must enter into with great care and purpose. More specifically, you need to bring...
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Real assets vs. financial assets (comparison + examples)
Real assets vs. financial assets (comparison + examples) When you start knocking on the door of needing to define real assets vs. financial assets,...
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What are investable assets? (definition + examples)
What are investable assets? (definition + examples) If your financial literacy journey has led you here to our virtual doorstep to learn about what...
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Bible verses about wealth
Bible verses about wealth Anytime I write, I try to picture who the reader is — yes, I am trying to picture you, right now. And that may be both...
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What Is Biblically Responsible Investing? (Definition + Examples)
What Is Biblically Responsible Investing? (Definition + Examples) “What does the Bible say about money?” More than any other question, this is...
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How Does the U.S. Economy Work? (An Accessible Overview for All)
How Does the U.S. Economy Work? (An Accessible Overview for All) Recently, a client asked me a great question: “Is there a book you can recommend...
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Asset management vs wealth management, which is right for you?
I’ll be honest, I get excited when folks like you come to me with questions like this. You’re at a point in your life where you are thoughtfully...
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Why the Stock Market Must Crack
Why the Stock Market Must Crack The Long Hot Summer is a perennial favorite movie in our house. Yes, our home is full of teenage girls, but films...
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How much does investment management cost? (+ examples)
You are scanning an investment firm’s website and looking at a few articles because you want to grow your money, increase your wealth, and reach your...
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Is the stock market gambling?
Is the Stock Market Gambling? If I had a dollar for every time that I hear someone compare the stock market to gambling, I could retire very...