We have all heard about Spring Cleaning and when most of us hear it we immediately think of the dreaded task of cleaning our homes. Just thinking about it can be overwhelming and frustrating. There are not many people I know that value and get a great deal of joy out of cleaning. T …
When market volatility occurs, it’s completely natural to feel anxious about your finances. This is an uncomfortable time for all investors – seasoned and new.
May is mental health awareness month, but truth be told it should be a year-round focus. Those of you who have known me on a personal level have a pretty good understanding as to why I am so passionate about this and others may have an idea, but it is time that I share with …
By Craig Lemoine, Director of Consumer Investment Research Suppose last year you went grocery shopping and filled your cart with $100 worth of items. This year, you went to the same store and bought the same items – this time, the bill rang up at $107.50. The difference of $7.50 re …
By Matt Lewis, Vice President, Insurance Just because we express a desire to do something, doesn’t mean we’ll do it.
Ryan Yamada, CFP®, Senior Wealth Planner It was late one afternoon when I received the call from a retired client.
By Craig Lemoine, Director of Consumer Investment Research Stocks, bonds and mutual funds have had a rocky start to the year. The S&P 500, a broad measure of the United States stock market, was down 4.6% over the first quarter. Mutual funds holding stocks and bonds have also lost value. …
