“April is the cruelest month” declared T.S. Eliot in the opening of his poem The Wasteland, which was first published 100 years ago in 1922.
With tax deadlines rapidly approaching, ongoing war in Ukraine, and the highest inflation in decades, Eliot’s lament for this first full month of spring may have particular resonance for you this year.
If so, the poem’s final word is the antidote you need: “Shantih,” which means “peace.” Rather than reacting to such stresses and worries with rash decisions, maintaining a long-term view of your financial strategy will give you the best chance to achieve your financial goals.
Here are some articles that I think you might find interesting and informative. I’d love to know what you think. And, feel free to share them with your network.
Staying the Course May Be the Key to Wartime Investing
April 12, 2022
Experts say investors should resist the urge to make drastic changes to their portfolios because…
How to Adjust Your Brain for 8.5% Inflation
April 12, 2022
Prices are changing so quickly, it’s tough to know what’s a good deal right now. But…
Americans Don’t Want to Talk About Their Generational Wealth
April 7, 2022
The good news for those hoping to inherit some wealth is that most Americans with sizable…
Filing Your Taxes Is More Complicated This Year. How to Get an Extension.
April 11, 2022
If you ever pondered asking for an extension for filing your taxes, this might be the year….
Building Healthy Habits When You’re Truly Exhausted
April 7, 2022
Forming a new habit in the best of times can be difficult, let alone trying to make changes when you’re already spent.