What History Tells Us About Markets After Midterm Elections

By |2026-10-28T16:14:00+00:00October 28th, 2026|Uncategorized|

Since 1942, the S&P 500 has posted positive returns in all 21 midterm election periods from November through June, averaging a 16.6% gain. Here’s what this historical pattern tells us about market uncertainty, and why sticking to your investment plan matters more than election headlines.

Why Shooting for the Moon Will Likely Lead to Below Average Results

By |2026-10-20T18:26:33+00:00October 20th, 2026|Uncategorized|

Chasing extraordinary returns can throw your financial flight plan off course—setting realistic expectations and sticking to a disciplined investment strategy may be the key to long-term success.

The More Time You Spend in the Market, the Better Your Chance of Success

By |2026-09-30T13:43:56+00:00September 30th, 2026|Uncategorized|

The longer you stay in the market, the more time you give your investments to navigate turbulence, weather market cycles, and stay on course toward your long-term goals.

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Whether It Causes You to Overspend or Underspend, Fear Should Not Drive Financial Decisions

By |2026-09-23T17:24:23+00:00September 23rd, 2026|Uncategorized|

Don’t let financial fear take the controls—build a clear plan, stay on course, and make room to enjoy the retirement you worked hard to earn.

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How a Fall Tax Review Can Save You Money and Lower Your Stress

By |2026-09-15T16:49:27+00:00September 15th, 2026|Uncategorized|

A fall tax review is like a pre-flight check for your finances—spot potential savings, reduce surprises, and keep your retirement plan flying smoothly.

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Why You’re More Likely to Succeed in Self-Improvement in the Fall

By |2026-09-09T17:26:16+00:00September 9th, 2026|Uncategorized|

Fall is the perfect time for a fresh takeoff—use the change of season to reset your habits, sharpen your goals, and build momentum toward a better retirement.

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When Should You Start Taking Social Security?

By |2026-09-03T20:50:45+00:00September 3rd, 2026|Uncategorized|

Deciding when to claim Social Security is more complicated than simply choosing the largest possible benefit. Your health, financial needs, retirement goals, and overall financial plan can all play a role in determining the right time to start.

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What Could Go Wrong? Avoiding Retirement Disaster by Using Inverted Thinking

By |2026-03-10T08:49:20+00:00March 10th, 2026|Uncategorized|

We have a friend who, before making a major purchase, will google "problems with (name of item)." He's discovered that even the most highly rated products and services come with problems and trade-offs. Knowing what they are beforehand allows him to either plan for the problems or decide not to make the purchase at all.

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How to Keep Social Spending From Derailing Your Financial Goals

By |2026-02-11T14:15:49+00:00February 11th, 2026|Uncategorized|

Friends can bring out the best in us. But sometimes they can also bring out the worst. Especially when it comes to overspending on social occasions.

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