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As of June 2020, I am no longer creating new content. Some details may change from year to year, but my approach takes a long view. It is my hope that the concepts and philosophy in the archives prove timeless and helpful.

Making Sense of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Making Sense of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

September 6, 2024

Are RSUs a mystery to you? Restricted Stock Units are a popular perk for employees and give you an ownership stake in the company you work for. But how do RSUs work? Let’s go over a few things about this form of equity compensation. RSUs by themselves are not stock. If your company gives you ... Read More.

Assessing Investment Performance

Assessing Investment Performance

June 19, 2024

You might wonder how your investments add up. How do they compare to other investments? Sure you are adding money to your account and you see your account grow but does that mean the investments themselves are growing effectively? In the news we often hear about the performance of the “S&P” and the “Dow Jones” ... Read More.

The Impact to Inflation

The Impact of Inflation

March 5, 2024

Even though the inflation rate has eased from the June 2022 high of 9.1% to a current rate of 3.1%, we continue to feel inflation’s effect on our budget. What is most important is how we react to it. Effective strategies can turn inflation from a foe into a catalyst for financial growth and stability. ... Read More.

Keys to Selecting a Financial Advisor

Keys to Selecting a Financial Advisor

January 10, 2024

Finding the right financial advisor can be challenging. Just about anyone can call themselves a financial advisor, since there is no regulation of the title and no standard that has to be met in order to use it. This means that your search can leave you sifting through a confusing mess of service models, fee ... Read More.

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The Holy Grail of Passive Income

November 16, 2023

There is plenty of buzz out there about passive income. I hear it from clients. I hear it from friends. I see blog posts and social media posts and even major news outlets enchanted by the idea of passive income. It’s easy to understand why. Investopedia defines passive income as “money being earned regularly with ... Read More.

Tax Loss Harvesting or Cost Basis Churning?

September 25, 2023

I’m often asked about the benefits of tax loss harvesting and how this strategy can be used advantageously. In some circumstances it makes sense, however, I think this strategy is oversold. Let’s define these terms and take a deeper look. Tax Loss Harvesting Tax Loss Harvesting is a practice that can be executed throughout the ... Read More.

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