The Coronavirus Experiment
Reflection is often thought of as a process that begins at the end of an event or series of events. It is, however, a useful mechanism to leverage during a...
The Coronavirus Crisis…an Economic Education
When the new decade began just a couple of months ago, the S&P 500 was consistently creating highs, reaching a peak of 3386.15 on February 19th. In the month since,...
Coronavirus, markets, and the economy…
The global spread of the coronavirus has forced companies to halt business trips, crowded cruise ships to sit at port, and the Federal Reserve to issue an emergency cut to...
Things to Know for Tax Season
The best season of the year is here! The one we have all been waiting for with eager anticipation and excitement…. Tax Season!! Okay, so that’s not true. It’s not...
2020 Preview: Your Finances
How did you do in 2019? Did you achieve any or all of your goals? December is a great time to evaluate accomplishments and shortcomings for the year, as well...
Housing: Should you Rent or Buy?
When evaluating whether to buy or rent your own place, it appears as if the decision were quite simple. If you can cobble together enough cash for a down payment,...
The Cost of College
“You’re going to college”. These are the words that many young people have drilled into their heads by their parents at an early age. It’s an admirable goal. The attainment...
Freedom of Time
The acquisition of money is universally important. From the necessities of food, clothing and shelter, to the luxuries of exotic vacations and nice cars, money is always required. Some people...
Moving to a New City…How Much is it Going to Cost?
Your phone rings with an unknown number and a 202 area code, and you quickly think to yourself…do I know anyone in Washington, D.C.? After a few minutes indulging the...
How to make sense of this crazy economy
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 800 points today, the largest of the year. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond hit a record low, and the yield on the...