A recent article in the Washington Post discussed housing as an investment and whether to buy or rent. It was an excellent analysis of a complex situation.
Imagine: You are 84, living on $2,500 per month in Social Security plus $5,000 per month withdrawn from your investments. One of your checks bounces. You find
I was a featured guest on a Federal News Radio broadcast on March 19. We discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the Lifecycle Funds in the Thrift Savings
There was nothing subtle about investment returns in 2013. Stock returns were great and US bond returns were bad. Interest rates on bank accounts barely
The year 2013 has been a great year for stocks. Year to date, the S&P 500 Index is up 25%, other US stocks 31% and international stocks (large cap, developed)
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are often considered a “low risk” investment. Depending upon the type of CD, they can offer a guaranteed rate of return, no
Mike Causey invited me for a second interview on his "Your Turn" Federal News Radio show. The broadcast was October 23.
Mike wanted an investment
I was the featured guest on Mike Causey's "Your Turn" Federal News Radio broadcast on October 9th. Mike and I discussed protecting Thrift Savings Plan
One challenge investment advisors face is framing a response to an unusual event. The government shutdown certainly ranks as an unusual event.
But the
