Most people assume their financial advisor is required to put their interests first. The type of advisor you work with, and the standard they follow, shapes how advice is given, how your advisor is compensated,...
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A few years ago my Bernese Mountain Dog, Bella (age 2 at the time), stopped eating for a few days. Berners can be finicky and don’t always eat voraciously, but by day 3, I was...
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Do you find it puzzling when a bleak economic report emerges from the press, only to be accompanied by a positive surge in the stock market? You’re not alone. The last few years have produced...
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Many people wait until the birth of their first child before considering a will, health care directive, or legal protection for their assets. The logic is that if you don’t have significant assets, there is...
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Economic growth is moderating Excessive pandemic-related stimulus coupled with labor and supply chain shortages has pushed up prices of goods, services, and housing in many markets. To mitigate inflationary pressures, central banks are raising interest...
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Forty years ago, I started advising families on investing their financial wealth. Four decades have provided plenty of opportunities to make mistakes and observe others do the same. I share some below, and six lessons...
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It’s that time of the year when teens and college students are toiling away at their summer jobs while the rest of us hit the beach. Retirement might not have been top of mind when...
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Recently, HTG hosted a webinar series for women entitled “Financial Fitness Bootcamp”, with the goals of educating, empowering, and motivating women to take control of their financial futures. Personal finance may not be a priority...
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Have you wanted to chart a course for your financial future and take the guesswork out of today’s decisions? If so, you may benefit from a financial plan. The financial planning process can help you...
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A recession, which is a decline in economic activity, brings to mind companies going bust and employees losing their jobs. While there may have been as many as 48 U.S. recessions dating as far back...
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