Stay the Course

Stay the Course The last five days we have experienced a large amount of volatility.  You can see from the above chart how the markets have really taken our portfolios for a ride.  Remember back in August of 2017 we posted about how the market can feel like a roller coaster? This is an appropriate…

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March Madness In The Markets

March Madness In The Markets This time of year brings out the pride and fan loyalty of our beloved Alma Mater’s basketball teams.  Do you find your emotions on a roller coaster as you cheer on your team amid the various surprising upsets or rising Cinderella team? This is a pretty close analogy to what…

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[Video] Net Worth vs. Self Worth

Financial Design Studio net worth vs self worth

Net Worth vs. Self Worth STEVE SMALENBERGER, EA® We use benchmarks in all different areas of our lives: A carpenter uses a measuring tape.  A student uses a GPA. A coach uses a win-loss record. In our financial life we use a measurement too.  The measurement is known as net worth. But, is net worth…

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