We need "The Wall". No - I am not talking about the proposed border wall between the US and Mexico. I am talking about the "Wall of Worry". The "Wall of Worry" is not a physical wall. "The Wall of Worry" is made up of everything that investors think may knock the stock market down …
Pension Buyout Offer – What To Consider
Recently, large companies have been offering to buyout employees and former employees from their company pension plans. This makes sense - the pension obligation is a liability for the company and one that is hard to quantify. How long will you live? What payment option will you choose? And at what age will you take …
Bridge Communities – A Chair Affair
On June 7th, 2018 Bridge Communities held their annual "Chair Affair" fundraising event at Elements in the Hotel Indigo. Bridge Communities is a DuPage County based charity that provides homeless families with mentoring, housing and supporting services. This fun event has attendees bid on various chairs designed by local artists via silent and live auction. …
The Doldrums
Let's pretend you are a 16th century treasure hunter. You have invested your entire life's savings into a fleet of ships whose sole purpose is to find treasure in the new world. You send your ships in different directions so that you increase your odds of finding treasure. After a slow start, ALL of your …
Follow Your Chart
Many individuals invest with their heart - it's only natural. For most investors, their investment accounts are their nest eggs. Years of blood, sweat and tears - counted up and reflected in a single account value. We are elated when the balance rises and devastated when it falls. Investing is emotional - the very act …
