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AJC Article: The “Can’t Lose” Annuity Trap
If you’ve listened to the radio for more than about 10 minutes lately, you’ve likely been hearing ads for “can’t lose” investments that promise you
Creating Simplicity
This past weekend, I spent some time drawing out different baseball situations for my little league team that I coach. After our recent practices, it was
AJC Article: The Cost of Facebook and Whatsapp
If you are a regular user of Facebook you have no doubt noticed some changes in recent months. Most obvious is the increase in marketing
AJC Article: The Economic Snow-down
Remember when we were kids and prayed for snow days? It was all laughter and fun. Even as adults here in the South we secretly
The Importance of Corrections
In 2013, the Dow Jones hovered near an all-time high, and investors got pretty nervous. One of the most common questions we received during that time was — “When is the next
First Day Anxiety
First time experiences tend to provide people with a lot of anxiety. The uncertainty of the experiences leads to the anxiety. The unfamiliarity with the
AJC Article: Is America’s New Retirement Account Worth It?
President Obama recently unveiled a new retirement savings vehicle called the myRA. This new program joins three other tax-advantaged ways to save: the Individual Retirement Account or IRA; the Roth IRA,
Sub Status Quo
Change is a scary thing for most individuals. The unknown outcomes or consequences that come with change tend to keep people status quo. That only seems
AJC Article: Is The Cost Of A Super Bowl Commercial Really Worth It?
So, what did you think of this year’s Super Bowl commercials? There were many good ones ranging from the Bud Light ad starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
Market Traffic Jam
Traffic—I hate it and I don’t believe there are many people that enjoy a nice bumper-to-bumper ride into the office. To me, there are two ways
Secrets to Retiring Happy
These secrets come from a survey our team conducted on more than 1350 people in 46 states. The purpose was to determine the financial, investment,
AJC Article: How Gas Prices and Housing are Impacting Your Wallet
What do your personal finances have in common with the U.S. economy? Both are heavily impacted by energy costs and home prices. In recent years
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