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How to Prepare for the Next Crisis While Times are Good

How to Prepare for the Next Crisis While Times are Good

Crises come around every so often — personal crises, family crises, national crises, political crises, market crises, and global. The events are often predictable, but their timing is not.  Scientists predicted a virus such as COVID-19 could infect humans and cause severe health and economic consequences.  But no one knew the specific date, where it…

How to Build Lifetime Income Without Annuities

How to Build Lifetime Income Without Annuities

Have you heard advertisements about creating lifetime income for a secure retirement? I’m always skeptical about annuities because they are so confusing, even for those of us who pay attention. It turns out that the term “lifetime income” is a marketing phrase intended to demystify annuities by highlighting their primary benefit. Unfortunately, a PR campaign…

Market Volatility Playbook

Market Volatility Playbook

The market is in volatile shape right now, and there’s little we can do about it. New information comes to light every hour, but the fog persists. With so much being unknowable, the market will fluctuate until policies and corporate earnings become clear and the trauma subsides. Companies, consumers, and the market need time to…


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