Five years ago when my wife and I were expecting our first child, I was quick to get term life insurance policies in place. It wasn’t until last month, however, that I protected my human capital from disability. I’m not alone, either. While most people see life...
The Plancorp and BrightPlan alliance is grabbing more people’s attention. This month, Financial Advisor Magazine made our partnership the cover story of their latest issue. (Yes, that’s me on the cover!) You may have noticed my mentions of BrightPlan the...
Last month, I started giving my four-year-old son an allowance. He can count and asks questions about money, so I felt that it was time. But when I share this new development with others, they seem surprised. Some question the validity of the choice to give my son an...
Last week’s volatility was higher than a typical week in the market, but it wasn’t all that unusual from a historical standpoint. Perhaps it felt scarier because 2017 was extremely unusual in that there was essentially no volatility. The chart below groups...
One of the first things to accept as an investor is that you will occasionally lose money – sometimes a lot of money – on the way to earning a decent return in stocks. The market will take unpredictable twists and turns throughout your lifetime. When one of the...
