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Pretzel Logic refers to reasoning that bends back and twists until it does not make sense. (Pretzel Logic also is a fantastic, bluesy song by Steely Dan that refers to time travel.) A great example…
When my girls were younger, and we were at a playdate or birthday party, I found it very helpful to give them a five-minute warning that we were about to leave. As a parent, you can usually…
Cooking over a campfire is challenging. If you’ve ever done it, you know what I mean. The fire can be difficult to start, the flame heat varies, the cooking surface is often uneven and the…
My daffodils and crocuses bloomed on the same day this spring. This was unexpected. Usually the crocuses are first, and the daffodils follow. This flower rotation is a simple reminder that each spring is a…
With the 2020 election cycle now complete, we can turn our attention towards the impact on markets and investors. As we do so, it is important to remember that economic and market fundamentals matter more…
2020 will go down as a particularly unusual year. The pandemic brought large market swings, record unemployment and rippled through industries. In one way or another, it has affected how we live and work. Being…
Now that the US Presidential election results are in, what will this mean for your financial plan? Prior to the November 2020 elections, we shared some of our thoughts on how the outcome might impact…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on all facets of life. Social distancing guidelines and travel bans have accelerated the trend towards online shopping. Working from home is now the norm for those fortunate…
If there’s one constant in investing, it’s this: markets don’t like uncertainty. And the political noise around the upcoming U.S. Presidential election can make matters seem more volatile and uncertain than they really are. Each…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 eliminated the need for retirement account holders to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for this year. This RMD holiday for 2020 is very unique…