How much inflation can the country afford before we’re in trouble? Let’s discuss. First, let’s get on the same page about some basics. If...

Although I think that Dave Ramsey has helped a lot of people, I think that there are some shortcomings in the advice he gives.  This...

An interesting annual plan from Eve Kaplan, CFP® Enjoy – Steve ============================== Yup – it’s that time of year again when you...

A great article with excellent ideas for all of us – not just the rich! Steve =================================== Landing a cushy job...

This is a great article from my friend and fellow ACA Financial Planner.  It is worth spending a few minutes to read. April 16, 2013...

‘Achilles’ Heel’ of the current regulatory system is ‘the public’s belief that all professionals providing investment advice place their...

A very interesting article by Roger Wohlner about the danger of “Financial Clutter”. Steve ==================== When dealing with new...

Even the most brilliant investment strategies don’t work if you’re not saving money!  It is still the number one key to financial...

I recently had a conversation with my wife where I told her that an event was going to be held next Friday. We left the conversation, and...

According to a joint survey by the Consumer Federation of American and the CFP Board, households with a financial plan in place felt a...

With Fathers’ Day coming up on Sunday, I’d like to share this excellent post containing some great thoughts about money.  Enjoy the day!...

This article by Deborah Fowles has some great fundamental truths in it.  Remember, you can’t be financially successful unless you are...

Mark Gallagher published this list of tips for Financial Independence and a good life.  He has done a good job of focusing on some of the...

On March 9, 2009, the stock market hit its postcrash bottom. Today, after a three-year rally that’s seen the Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Preparing for an unanticipated and unforeseen financial disaster may seem like an oxymoron. How can you possibly prepare for something...

Once again – timing the market doesn’t work. Great article by Rick. Steve ======================= Theoretically, timing the market could...

Whether you are over 30, under 30 or exactly 30, this article contains some great ideas. Steve via 30 Years, 30 Things I’ve Learned About...

Victoria Advocate | Retirement saving more important than saving for children\’s college education via Victoria Advocate | Retirement...

This is the second of an 8-part series on building a successful investing strategy. The second key practice in building a successful...

You have read that I am a big fan of DFA (Dimensional Fund Advisors) mutual funds because of their diversification and low costs.  The...