by admin | Aug 31, 2020 | Archives, Capstone, Changing Times
By Ryan Turbyfill, MBA I was talking with Ted Schwartz last week about Capstone’s next article and we discussed how investing and financial planning are a lot like training for an endurance racing event. As some of you may know, one of my great passions outside...
by admin | Aug 31, 2020 | Archives, Changing Times
By Ted Schwartz, CFP® Well, I am now about two months into a very different part of my life. Perhaps like you, my life now consists of an occasional trip to the grocery store, a daily walk for exercise, a rare trip for takeout food and some Zoom and WebEx...
by admin | Aug 31, 2020 | Archives, Capstone, Changing Times
“Social solidarity is more tenacious. It’s an active commitment to the common good — the kind of thing needed in times like now.” David Brooks New York Times March 19, 2020 Please know our entire team is thinking of your health and well-being, as we all navigate this...
by admin | Aug 31, 2020 | Archives, Capstone, Changing Times
Since the last article, only a week ago, the market has only become more uncertain, which leads to even more volatility. Last week, (February 24th – February 28th, 2020) now holds 3 of the top 5 largest Dow Jones Index* point drops in history. Then on Monday...
by Hillary Hienton | Nov 20, 2018 | Capstone, Changing Times, Investing Fundamentals
Ahhh… that confident feeling when you open your investment performance report and see an increase in the value of your account. You might feel pride remembering how much you saved or security in the thought of the potential increase over time. On the other side of the...
by Hillary Hienton | Sep 13, 2018 | Capstone, Changing Times, Retirement
I recently had a significant scare with my 73-year-old father when his life nearly came to an end. I recognize we are mortals, but this particular scare was abrupt. After we got past the initial trauma and remembered to breathe, my brain took over from my heart. I...