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 occur) that scare us. We felt the need to do this because sometimes things get too rosy and we need to be sure we are aware of possible threats. Over […]
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 (the combination of credit card debt, auto loans, student loans, and personal loans). Interestingly enough, Detroit ended up with the lowest average at $23,604 while Dallas came in with the […]
Optimistic But Some Worries
I’ve always tended to be an optimistic person, especially when it comes to investing. People can say it’s because that’s the industry I work in and the ability for me to continue paying my mortgage relies on me being optimistic (markets going higher). I think it just comes from an understanding of the markets. Going back to […]
The Atlanta Braves Experience – VIP versus Budget-Conscious
It’s that time of the year again in Braves Country where you can’t stand around a water-cooler without hearing someone say that they’re attending a game that week. Did you know, though, that you can enjoy this all-American game, and stay within your budget! Turner Field offers the unique ability for everyone to choose the […]
The ABCs of High Frequency Trading
High frequency trading, otherwise known as HFT, has become a huge buzzword since Michael Lewis’ 60 Minutes interview on March 30. In the interview, Lewis explains that High Frequency Traders are a new contingency of lighting fast stock traders. Using massively intelligent computer system, they are able to identify large stock trades that are milliseconds […]
All Hail Bubba
Second chances… who doesn’t like another opportunity?! In golf (or at least in the groups I play in), it always seems that Bubba is the best golfer of the group. This is fitting, given that Bubba Watson just won his second Masters on Sunday. But no, I don’t play in groups with Bubba Watson. I am talking […]
The Market’s Own Beauty and the Beast
Remember Blockbuster? I loved that place as a kid. It was a family ritual to go to our favorite local Mexican restaurant every Friday night. As soon as the kids finished up (which was pretty quick, because this place just microwaved the plates…YUM!), we would race down to Blockbuster at the front of the shopping center. […]
AJC Article: How Are You Budgeting For “Fun” This Spring
It’s that time of year again. Spring break is over for most families. It’s finally warm again, and the yellow pollen is back. Now it’s time for a little spring cleaning, and it’s a great time to clean up your finances also. Below are five easy steps to cleaning your financial house this spring: Step […]
1st Quarter 2014
Closing Out 4Q 2013 Economic Activity Economic data was not the highlight of the quarter as many areas of CHIME saw more poor numbers than positive ones. – Confidence saw little movement from the major indicators this quarter, while the weekly indicator showed a bit more volatility. The Good: Conference Boards’ consumer sentiment reading (up 3.7%) The […]
A Draw
I’ve never fought in a boxing match, but I would have to assume that they are quite brutal. These fighters train for months at a time in order to take center stage for about 30 minutes and beat each other up. What would seemingly be very frustrating would be when the fight ends in a draw. […]
