Happy belated 4th of July! Having recently come together to celebrate the spirit and freedom our great nation offers, I hope you took some well-deserved time to relax, recharge, and appreciate time with loved ones.But with the fireworks over, it’s an opportune moment...
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A stress test for you
Something that may have flown under most Americans’ radars recently was a financial stress test the Fed performed on select U.S. banks to gauge their strength and ability to weather a crisis. In this simulated economic panic, all 33 banks that were tested passed....
Freedom over fear – especially FOGO
It seems every week there’s a new acronym to label the US economy and the “vibes” of the general population.This week it’s FOGO: The Fear of Getting Old.But the movement gained traction years ago with FOMO, created to describe millenials’ (or anyone’s) fear of missing...
Working hard, or hardly working?
Have you ever ignored a problem long enough that it just went away?When that happens, it’s such a relief! To see resolution without putting in one iota of sweat effort can be sweet indeed.Yet obstacle-course racer Gwendolyn Bounds argues in the Wall Street Journal...
The “Hoagie” Generation
This Father’s day, raising the next generation is on the minds of many. As we live longer and millennials and generation Z face an increasingly challenging economic environment, generations must work more closely together to build financial success than ever...
Summer Growth
Summer is almost here! While it's tempting to splurge on vacations and activities, don't let the longer days and warm weather derail your financial goals. One cost-effective way to enjoy the season is gardening — it's a rewarding hobby that has proven health benefits....
Oh, The Places You’ll Go
Graduation season is here, symbolizing fresh starts and looking toward the future. What does the future hold for the Class of 2024? Do you envision a cure for cancer or world peace? Regardless of your outlook, remember Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman’s words: “If...
Keeping Calm and Carrying On
With wars, trade tensions, commodity-price increases, technological developments, and environmental worries causing uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets, it cannot be said enough how crucial it is to maintain your financial plan in order to protect and...
Planning for retirement as a super-ager
American life expectancy grew slightly in the last year, up to 79.25 years. As a result, planning to live a longer, healthier life is top of mind for many of us.Studies show that embracing a healthy lifestyle can significantly impact the quality of our retirement...
The New American Dream: No kids?
In the 1960s, the question "It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where the children are?" was a common PSA on the evening news. Fast forward to 2024, and the question has shifted to "Where are all the moms?"Last week, Fortune shined a spotlight on a coming seismic shift in...
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