Smiles of 2018 from Google (of all places!)
Last week I received a welcome surprise from my phone. Maybe you received a similar thing. There it was, an email from Google containing a video they composed called “Smiles of 2018.” I have my photos stored automatically to the cloud, so I never have to worry...
Thought Leadership from My 11-Year-Old
One of the great joys of my life is the ability to have an 11-year-old girl in my orbit at my advanced age. Never in my wildest dreams would this be the case, but alas here we are. Many of my friends are empty-nesters, and they are enjoying their free time once...
Linger at Your Thanksgiving Table
I have been to many funerals for clients over my 29 years in the Financial Advising business. It is a natural part of helping transition people through different stages of life. They work, they retire, and they pass on. I have been fortunate enough to have a...
Einstein’s Theory of Compound Interest
Albert Einstein famously said that compound interest is the most powerful force in the universe. He said, “Compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” Who am I to argue with such a smart guy? Einstein...
Vive La Difference
It’s that time of year again when politics play a more prominent role in conversations, and strong lines of division are drawn. (Recently it seems as though it is always that time of year.) People who ordinarily seem agreeable suddenly are not. You dread...
90-Day Legacy
Imagine, if you will indulge me, that you have only 90 days with which to live. You won’t suffer. You know the day, and you have the next 90 days to spend however you wish. I know that it may be a horribly morbid exercise for you, but I am hopeful that I will make...
Mackinac Island
As a boy growing up in Traverse City, my family would usually venture to the magical island between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan that we affectionately call Mackinac (or Mackinaw if you prefer). We never stayed overnight on the Island, just day trips. ...
Fanfare for the (Un)common Man
I was a strange kid in high school. I know that may come as a surprise to some of you, but alas it is true. By strange, I mean eclectic. And by eclectic, I mean bordering on eccentric. Let me explain. I could be seen crossing the campus of Traverse City Senior High...
The Golden Hour
It wasn’t until tonight that I was able to piece it all together and take pleasure in the knowledge and joy of this special time of day an hour before sunrise or sunset.
2018 LPL MidYear Outlook
Presenting the LPL Research Midyear Outlook 2018: Packed with investment insights and market analysis to guide you through the year ahead.
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