by John Wierenga | Mar 19, 2024 | Budget
Looking to implement a financial plan? For most people, this includes making decisions with the long term in mind. However, the definition of “long term” tends to vary. It can depend on factors like age and individual and family goals. However, it’s safe...
by John Wierenga | Mar 5, 2024 | Budget
Zeroing In On Mutual Fund Expenses. Investment options continue to expand and competition for investment dollars increases. In light of this, the mutual fund industry is coming under increasing scrutiny for the expenses charged in many mutual funds. With the advent of...
by John Wierenga | Feb 27, 2024 | Budget
The Infidelity of Financial Affairs. For centuries we’ve known that men are bigger cheaters than women. It seems that men, by their very nature, are more inclined to hide their infidelities and risk their relationships. Now we learn that women can be bigger...
by John Wierenga | Feb 20, 2024 | Budget
Why Bear Markets Shouldn’t Matter for Baby Boomers or any Investors. The ever-present and incessant chatter of the financial media has Baby Boomers anxiously pinned to their TVs, computers, smartphones, and investment magazines as the so-called experts prognosticate...
by John Wierenga | Feb 6, 2024 | Budget
What’s Your Risk Management Plan? Most people couldn’t bear the financial hardships resulting from unexpected events, such as a major house fire, a car accident, a disability, or the premature death of a family breadwinner, which is why the most important component of...
