Our Moderation Economy | September 2025
There’s nothing to worry about in this number: the inflation rate rose from 2.5% to 2.7% in July, which is above the 2% target that the Federal Reserve Board is … Read More
What Are You Doing After Work? | August 2025
Many business owners have a fuzzy idea of what life looks like after they’re done working. But fewer business owners have a plan for how they’ll reach the life they … Read More
Dollar Doldrums | August 2025
This past January 13, a week before the Presidential inauguration, the U.S. dollar was riding high. Measured against a basket of other currencies, including the euro and the yen, it … Read More
Defeating Boredom in Retirement | July 2025
Many people have a romantic view of what retirement looks like. Beaches, cruises, road trips, sitting next to a pool with no responsibilities—in reality, many business owners struggle in retirement … Read More
What to Know About the New Tax Law
The so-called ‘big, beautiful bill’ finally squeaked through the Congressional legislative process, sending it to the President’s desk over the holiday weekend. He signed it in a triumphant Fourth of … Read More
Alarm At The Fed | July 2025
If you have trouble getting to sleep at night, one of the surest cures is to read the minutes of the Federal Reserve Board’s Open Market Committee—the summary of a … Read More
Of Mice and Men: Planning for Career Uncertainty
One cold autumn day, the Scottish poet Robert Burns was ploughing a field when he churned up the burrow of a field mouse. Burns was sorry to have destroyed its … Read More
Four Good Questions to Ask Yourself | June 2025
A big part of being a successful business owner is your ability to ask questions. This innate curiosity allows your business to thrive, adjust, and evolve. It’s also a good … Read More
More Time Than You Might Think: Life Expectancy and Retirement Planning
One of the key variables in retirement planning is longevity. There’s a big difference between drawing down your nest egg over ten years, or needing it to last for twenty. … Read More
Avoiding the Biggest Cost of All: Being Human
As a savvy investor you know that one of the keys to long-term success is avoiding unnecessary costs. You know to steer clear of tax penalties, excessive transaction costs, and … Read More