With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But “invest” may not be the right word – because, in many ways, cryptocurrencies, or … more

The story of Hershel the Snake is from years ago, but I still have fond memories of Hershel.  Back when I was a sophomore at Frank Phillips College in Borger, Texas, my roommate was a great … more

Last month I had the good fortune to be in Chicago for several days for a trade show.  I’ve been there many times in the past and driven by The Field Museum, located on the Lake Michigan … more

Risk is a normal part of investing. If you didn’t take on any risk, you wouldn’t have the potential to achieve higher returns. But how much risk should you accept?   You … more

You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. So, to pay for all those years, you’ll probably need to take full advantage of your retirement accounts. And in 2022, you may have … more

As an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see short-term drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can … more

The National Restaurant Association hosts an annual trade show in May each year in Chicago at the McCormick Center.  Due to the pandemic, the show was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, so this year … more

So far, 2022 has not been a good year for investors. In fact, we’re moving into bear market territory. What should you know about bear markets? And how should you respond?   To begin … more

At the Lions Club last Tuesday for lunch, talk came around to weddings.  June is traditionally a time for weddings, so several people have weddings on their calendar for the next few … more

You might enjoy owning your home – but the mortgage? Not so much. In fact, you might want to do everything you can to pay it off as quickly as possible. But is that always the best … more