Week In Review A power outage last night prevented this week’s Week-In-Review video…I’ll be back next week to discuss the week’s headlines. But you don’t know what you don’t know One of the many problems of seeking knowledge without the big picture in mind Most financial questions seem simplistic. When they intertwine they become complex A REAL financial advisor guides…
Week in Review Articles: The WSJ: Dow Sheds 800 in Biggest Drop of Year The WSJ: Argentine Peso Dives After Populist Peronists Gain Edge in Vote The WSJ: U.S. Shoppers Splurge in Face of Global Headwinds The WSJ: Trade Jitters Dent Consumer Sentiment The WSJ: U.S. Stocks Rise but Notch Modest Weekly Loss This is a smart take in my opinion. People tend to extrapolate…
The yield curve has inverted, I’m sure you are aware of that by now, which has a strong track record of preceding (not predicting) a recession. There are plenty of investment and market takes out there, but not many coming from the standpoint of a financial advisor. Traders, short term investors, and stock pickers have different goals and probably need…
When I set out to start a blog, I had no idea where it would lead me. My hope was it would be informational for readers, help me stay sharp and up to date with changes in the profession, become a better communicator, have fun, and ultimately help me grow my advisory business, RLS Wealth Management. I think I’ve had…
Week In Review Articles The WSJ: Trade Tension Sends Markets on Wild Week The WSJ: That Offer to Make You Debt-Free? It Can Make You Worse Off Morning thoughts as I jog to the gym: The ability to do something for a long time might be the most profound competitive business advantage simply because of compound interest. It’s not about home…
The Wall Street Journal: Looking for a Financial Planner? The Go-To Website Often Omits Red Flags A Wealth of Common Sense: Investing Proceeds From the Sale of a Business The Wall Street Journal: With Stocks at Fresh Highs, Investors’ Portfolios Look Alike The Wall Street Journal: Stocks, Bond Yields, Oil Fall on New China Tariffs A Wealth of Common Sense:…
Week In Review Articles The WSJ: Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Point in Precautionary Move The WSJ: Stocks Suffer Worst Week in Months on Trade Threats The WSJ: U.S. Economy Maintains Steady Jobs GrowthThe WSJ: The WSJ: Capital One Reports Data Breach Affecting 100 Million Customers, Applicants There comes a point in time when you have to stop trying to convince…
Sentimental tweet: Roman turns 9 today and last night I realized that half of his full-time home life is over. The last 9 years have flown by and in the same amount of time, he’ll be off to college. 😭 pic.twitter.com/IylAtwjxP7 — Justin Castelli (@jus10castelli) July 31, 2019 Man, time flies. I won’t say that it seems like just yesterday…
The Wall Street Journal: What You Gain—and Lose—When You Lock Money Up for the Long Run NY Post: – YouTube Star Boram, 6, Buys Posh $8 Million Pad In South Korea Financial Advisor Magazine: Why Most Millionaires Do Not Consider Themselves Rich Financial Panther: Thoughts About Career Paths And Taking Risks A Wealth of Common Sense: You May Have Longer…
Week In Review Articles The WSJ: Economic Growth Slowed to 2.1% in Second Quarter The WSJ: ECB Signals Rate Cut, Possible Stimulus Relaunch The WSJ: Justice Department to Open Broad, New Antitrust Review of Big Tech Companies CNBC: I May Have Banked Up To $125 By Filling Out This Equifax Claim In Seconds — What Are You Waiting For? CNBC: The Fortnite World Cup has…