by Rick Kahler | Jan 23, 2019 | Decisions, Emotional Wellness, Financial Wellness, Investments, Money
Making sound money decisions is fundamental to financial and emotional wellness. One component of that decision-making is applying logic and rationality to a set of known facts. Easy, right? Not necessarily. Take, for example, the recent dramatic drops in the market....
by Rick Kahler | Sep 27, 2018 | Lifestyle, Money
If you watch TV shows that flash luxury products and feature rags-to-riches stories or the lives of the rich and famous, will you become more materialistic and cold-hearted toward the poor? You might, according to an August 1 story by Sarah Knapton in The...
by Rick Kahler | Sep 13, 2018 | Financial Planning, Investments, Money
Jonathan Clements is a longtime former columnist for the Wall Street Journal, editor of the HumbleDollar blog, and author whose latest book, From Here to Financial Happiness, comes out in September. I’ve long been a fan of his, and I appreciate his list of 41...
by Rick Kahler | Jul 31, 2018 | Decisions, Expenses, Investments, spending
Need a car? Buy used. It’s what I always do. My sweet spot is a low-mileage vehicle two or three years old, which I routinely can find for 25% to 35% less than the original cost. I recommend this strategy to my clients, staff, and friends. If everyone followed this...
by Rick Kahler | May 23, 2018 | Money, Stock Market
[featured-video-plus] [featured-video-plus width=300] Rarely does a day go by without someone asking for my thoughts about the direction of the stock market. How long do I think the bull market will continue? When will a bear market start? Is now a good time to sell?...
