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Getting to the Point of a Point
A quick online search for “Dow rallies 500 points” yields a cascade of news stories with similar titles, as does a similar search for “Dow...
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Do Surprises Really Move Markets?
French economist Louis Bachelier long ago remarked: “Clearly the price considered most likely by the market is the true current price: if the market judged...
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What Does it Mean to Have Enough in Retirement?
Your financial future depends on you. There is an irony at the heart of personal finance, financial planning, and the whole process of wealth management....
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Attorneys Aren’t Stupid
Last month, we covered how attorneys aren’t omnipotent, at least not all by themselves. At work and for your wealth, effective networking and team power...
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2018 Year in Review: Objectivity by Dimensional Fund Advisors
If there’s one thing Dimensional Fund Advisors is unlikely to ever be accused of, it’s having a flair for the dramatic. Then again, that’s why...
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Get Your Own Financial Prescription
As much as I value the unfettered access to information the internet provides, I recognize the potential harm that too much information can cause. Take,...
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An Homage to John “Jack” Bogle
On January 16th, Vanguard founder John “Jack” Bogle, passed away at age 89 in his Bryn Mawr home. In my own pursuit to develop a...
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Attorneys Aren’t Omnipotent (and That’s Okay)
If you’re a thriving attorney, you may be the most powerful person on the planet when it comes to litigating or defending against malpractice suits,...
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You’re Never Too Young (or old) to Have a Bucket List
Start with a Bucket List, Finish with Financial Planning Last summer, my son came home from a sleepover at his grandparents’ house and handed me...
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6 Financial Best Practices for 2019
So, are you ready to get a jump on 2019? Around this time last year, we shared a list of 10 financial best practices for...
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Attorney’s Estate Plans: One Big Hurdle, 5 Key Documents
If there’s one thing every attorney knows, it’s how important legal documents can be. One missing signature or misplaced word can throw an otherwise solid...
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Kelly Stanley: Creating a Fulfilling Career With a Little Luck and a Lot of Planning
As we’ve covered before, most people’s human capital – their career – contributes at least as much to their financial goals as their investments ever...