Author: Jonathan Harrison, CFP®
George Washington was a Fake
George Washington was an amateur. His military background was weak, his leadership experience minimal, his tactical training nonexistent. He had no business leading an army.
At least that’s what he b
Are You a Customer or a Client?
In the relationships you have with financial professionals, are you a customer or a client?
Understanding the answer to this is incredibly important in understanding the type and scope of the advice
How to Use the News for Making Financial Decisions
What do you do when you hear economic stories in the news?
Oil Prices! China’s economy! Stock market fluctuations! Jobs reports!
What should you do after hearing about these?
A natural reaction
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What Sets The Best Investors Apart
If you spend any time reading or listening to Warren Buffett talk, you’re sure to hear about one of his favorite books, The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. Originally published in 1949, Buffe
Three Ways to Make Progress on Your Financial Goals in the New Year
A new year is just about here, and with it comes the list of well-intentioned resolutions. Money goals can be particularly challenging, because they tend to come with strong emotions like anxiety
The Charitable IRA Rollover has been passed!
This came to us as great news, but before we get carried away making changes to meet year end dates, there are a few details that you may want to know about the bill and the IRA rollover:
The IRA r
How to Spend Your Christmas Bonus
Many employers use the Christmas season to pay out bonuses based on company performance for the year. Sometimes these bonuses can be significant. If you’re fortunate enough to get an unexpected windfa
Is it just me, or are things getting worse?
Shootings. ISIS. Recessions. Political scandals. Don’t even get me started on the New England Patriots’ season. Is the whole world falling apart?
Really. Things seem to be getting worse every year. E
How to Win at Black Friday!
It is that time of year again. Black Friday is rapidly approaching. Many consider it the Super Bowl of shopping. Many teams (families) have been practicing all year for this day. We have all heard and
How the Budget Act Could Affect You!
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
On November 2, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, legislation that raises the federal debt limit and establishes the framework f