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Risk Capacity, Risk Tolerance, and New Beginnings

February 2024 "Each sunrise brings a new day filled with new hopes for a new beginning." -- Debasish Mridha, physician, writer, philosopher, and philanthropist   During these early days of the new year, it's natural to contemplate fresh starts and exciting...

7 Ways to Help You Cut College Costs

As we gear up for back to school season, you might be feeling the heat of those college tuition bills. You're not alone there. In fact, many parents choose to swallow the bitter pill, assuming they earn too much to qualify for financial aid. However, there are a...

Q2 2017 Quarterly Market Review

We are pleased to present the Q2 2017 Quarterly Market Review for your perusal! This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset...

What’s Your Money ‘Archetype?’

There are eight common money behavior patterns or ‘archetypes’ battling it out in every investor. Being aware of your unconscious attitudes and behaviors toward money can give you an edge in managing your finances. Have you ever had a friend who blew big sums of...

50 Things: What a Professional Advisor Does for You

Still on the fence about hiring a professional to help you manage your finance? Want to make sure you're getting the most out of your financial advisory experience? Just curious about what financial advisors do? Then have we got a list for you! Click the thumbnail...

Test your Knowledge of Financial Basics

How well do you understand personal finance? The following brief quiz can help you gauge your knowledge of a few basics. In the answer section, you'll find details to help you learn more. TAKE THE...

Active vs. Passive Management

One of the longest-standing debates in investing is over the relative merits of active portfolio management versus passive management. With an actively managed portfolio, a manager tries to beat the performance of a given benchmark index by using his or her...