Divorce is emotionally and financially unsettling. During this nerve-racking process, financial decisions are made with lifelong repercussions. Your future financial security depends on being well-informed both while […]
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Should you borrow from your 401K?
Generally, it’s not a good idea to borrow from your 401K but there are certain circumstances in which it can make sense. Before I explain, here are […]
So, you want to be a landlord?
I live near Boston where we have lots of three-family homes (“triple deckers” in the local patois). Often, homeowners choose to live in one unit and rent […]
The Trade-offs Between Debit and Credit Cards
Should you use debit or credit cards for your everyday spending? The answer, like many personal finance questions, depends on your personality and your financial situation.
Are you struggling to make ends meet?
Getting your finances back on track can be a lonely and frightening journey. I’ll share my approach when working with clients in this situation.
Mutual Fund Fees Will Continue to Decline
Mutual fund fees are slowly but surely heading to zero. At least that’s the conclusion of an industry analyst’s report:
Financial Advisor Fees Will Continue To Go Down
The traditional financial advisor compensation model may be slowly but surely meeting its demise. The pressure started years ago with low-cost index funds, then ETFs, target date […]
Think like an economist
In honor of the Nobel Prize in Economics being awarded this past week, here’s a primer on how economists see the world.
A Remembrance of John Bogle
You may have heard that John Bogle died this year. Or, you may have no idea who he was. The financial industry has produced few heroes; instead, […]
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