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Flavor of the Week

Some sayings just take us back to certain memories. They allow us to remember certain instances from the past.  The saying “flavor of the week” is

Does A Quiet Market Spell Trouble?

The VIX, a trademarked ticker symbol for the Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index, is a measure of implied volatility in the market over

Introducing CIA Success Stories

Dear CIA readers, we’ve got something new for you! If you love reading our blog then stay tuned for our monthly feature – The Success

The Winning Streak

Ever been a part of a winning streak? Either as a fan or a competitor? They are great. They are fun and we tend to

How Do You Define Happiness?

I’ve recently written a book about money and happiness called You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think (McGraw Hill Education, $18) which gives you a step

Choosing to Retire Happy

Times have changed. The pensions we once knew don’t exist as they once did. Even for pensions that do still exist if you took on

Real Life Monopoly

Remember playing Monopoly? I loved the game (at least for the first hour or so of play)! Everyone had a different strategy, but the flow

A New Car, That’s More Than Free

Seriously, that’s not a typo. Here’s why the Nissan Leaf is essentially “free” in Georgia, and this isn’t even accounting for what you’ll save on

What To Do When Volatility Strikes

At one of our recent Investment Committee meetings, we decided to go around the table and talk about headlines (either that have happened or could

Are Atlantans Drowning in Debt?

This week, Experian (one of the three big companies that monitors your credit), released a report showing the average debt for America’s 20 biggest cities

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Roth Conversions: a smart tax move, or an expensive mistake?

A clear, no-pressure guide to deciding whether converting pre-tax retirement savings to a Roth may fit your situation.