Posts by Financial Design Studio, Inc.
Do You Remember Where You Were Financially In The Recession?
Be encouraged! The market has made a strong comeback in the first three months of this year! This should bring some excitement. Christmas season last year may have been discouraging because the market had spiraled down losing the strong gains from the previous nine months. But now we’re back to seeing growth again. Now, let’s…
Read MoreUncommon Cents [Video]
One thing I want to challenge you in regards to your finances is called “Uncommon Cents”. Financially, it might not make sense to others, but it makes sense to you and your goal in life. With everything you say and do, are you always try to make sense so people always understand you? Or have…
Read MoreDo You Have Rules For Investing?
This week the market moved higher from last week’s pullback. With this weekly volatility back and forth, higher and lower, it’s important to establish your set of rules when investing. Looking ahead there are many outcomes that can affect your investments. Here are some examples you can implement so your emotions don’t swing in step…
Read More[Video] Daylight Savings Time Check
It’s that time of year again when we are adjusting the clocks, either springing forward or falling back. We’re more aware of time because of our surroundings. Either it’s still light out longer or getting dark sooner. Time is important. We never seem to have enough. We all have the same 24 hours in a…
Read MoreDoes The Market Affect Your Happiness?
Remember the saying “If momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy”? This seems to resonate closely with investors. If the market ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. After a strong first quarter of the market performing higher and coming back from the end of 2018 lows investors were starting to feel more confident. With a few days…
Read More[Video] Does One Size Fit All?
STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA ® Hats…I love hats. I have some that are falling apart because I’ve worn them so much. They come in all different shapes, styles, or colors. Some are fitted and some you can fit with the adjustment in the back which says one size fits all. But even though that sounds great…
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