Halloween gives us a chance to play around with what scares us. But fear around the economy and finances aren’t as easy to turn off, yet they shouldn’t be keeping you up at night. Rising costs, market fluctuations, and the buzz around Anthropic’s IPO filing can make it feel as if we need to act now. But urgency and fear aren’t the best conditions for making good decisions.
Sometimes a worry points to something worth planning for—retirement saving, health care costs, or helping family. These worries can reveal what you value and want to protect. Other times, they may simply be a natural reaction to stress in your life. A pause and a conversation with a knowledgeable financial professional can make all the difference.
What money fears have been on your mind lately? We can look at them together, recognize what’s already working for you, and identify a practical next step heading into winter. The attached articles offer additional perspective and topics worth discussing.
Fear Is Expensive: A Psychiatrist’s Guide To Beating Market Anxiety
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When markets get volatile, fear can cost investors more than any correction. Psychiatrist Dr….
What’s Riding on Anthropic’s Market Debut? Nearly Everything.
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Are You HSA-Maxxing? If you can afford to, leave that money alone.
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The Origin Story of Candy Corn—and Other Halloween Mainstays
Oct. 26, 2026
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