Quarterly Market Review – 2017 First Quarter
Nurturing Healthy Habits (Baby Steps)
One of the most thrilling roles I experienced during the past two-and-a-half years is being a dad. I know my wife, Jandi, feels the same about being a mom. I also know there is one critical area, which could have caused us to have a very different experience with our son, Charlie, had we not…
The Presidential Election, the Stock Market, and Eggs
I love eggs. I like them for breakfast, lunch, dinner; I love them scrambled, poached, boiled, in an omelette–whatever, whenever–I love them. What protein-rich food is as flavorful, flexible, and easy to prepare for a quick and satisfying meal? Who doesn’t like eggs? Well neither my dad, my mother-in-law, my brother-in-law, nor my wife can…
Know the Game
Board games are common family pastimes that recall times of joy, laughter, and closeness. Not in my family. Anger, competition, and disagreements were common, especially in Monopoly and Scrabble. At least one family member would quit before the game officially ended. The game was always under protest and people’s feelings were hurt. The rules were…
Understanding Your Retirement Plan Options
Question: What should I do with my 401(k) account when I leave a job or when I am preparing to retire? Answer: To give you a better understanding of your 401(k) options, I will review four strategies. 1. Do Nothing You can simply leave your retirement account as it is. You need to be aware,…
Mother Knows Best (Happy Mother’s Day)
My journey into high school learning almost ended before it began. One afternoon during the first week of class, after a rigorous couple hours playing soccer, I fell violently ill with what I thought was a flu bug. I could not keep any food or beverage down and I felt miserable. After a day or two…