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Going Down!
If you're like me - at some point as a kid - you pushed all the buttons in an elevator, making life a bit more miserable for those with places to be. Elevators are like the stock market - they go up - and they go down. But when markets go down, unlike the elevator,...
The Excruciating Cost of…Costs
Ever meet an investment advisor who doesn’t wear a nice suit, drive an expensive car, or live in a posh neighborhood? Ever see an investment firm in a rundown strip mall, next to a Dollar Tree or Goodwill store? There’s a reason. Accessing Wall Steet exchanges...
Reverse Crystal Ball
If you’re under the age of 35, chances are you have never personally experienced a bear market where stock values go down by 20% or more from their highs. That’s because there hasn’t been a bear market since the 40% collapse of 2008-2009. In fact, the...
How to Reduce Your Student Loan Balance in 2021 Without it Costing a Dime!
Shortly after the pandemic began, the Trump administration suspended payment requirements on government student loans. The Biden administration recently extended payment deferment through September 2021. Deferment – in this case – means that not only is...