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1031 (CRE) Exchanges: What You Need to Know

If you’re a real estate investor hoping to expand your portfolio, you may want to consider a 1031 exchange. A 1031 can be a great way to purchase..

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Chart of the Day: Beef vs. Pork

Today’s Chart of the Day from the Wall Street Journal shows that you aren’t imagining that beef prices have gone up. Beef prices have increased..

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Chart of the Day: Pandemic Credit Card Usage

Today’s Chart of the Day from @CharlieBiello on Twitter shows the annual change in credit card balances dating back to 2000. The latest data shows a..

Harnessing Financial Confidence Amidst an Election Year: Navigating Uncertainty with Strategy

Election years can be unsettling times, as political campaigns dominate headlines and uncertainty looms in the air. It's common for individuals and..

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Chart of the Day: Sell Your Winners AND Your Losers

Today’s Chart of the Day comes from Craig Lazzara's article “Persistently Disappointing.” It asks if top fund managers outperform due to skill or..

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Chart of the Day: Returns are Rarely Normal

Today’s Chart of the Day comes from A Wealth of Common Sense showing the range of annual returns over the last 95 years. The long-term average is 10%..

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Chart of the Day: TV is Still Top

Today’s Chart of the Day is from the recent Harvard Caps/Harris poll. After all of these years, at 43%, TV is still the principal place people get..

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Budgeting for Continuing Education

Whether it’s trade school, college, or an advanced degree, continuing education can be an excellent way to further your career or make a career..

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Chart of the Day: Total Population

Today’s Chart of the Day comes from statsofindia.in with information from the United Nations Population Fund. It shows where everyone lives on earth.

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Chart of the Day: What's in Your Portfolio?

Today’s Chart of the Day from S&P Global shows the size of the United States S&P 400 Mid-Cap and S&P 600 Small-Cap Indexes vs. the size of other..

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Chart of the Day: Exxon vs. Dow

Today’s Chart of the Day from a Bloomberg article discusses Exxon Mobil's exclusion from the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index. The chart shows that..

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When Should Parents Start Saving for College?

Next to buying a home, a college education is the largest expenditure most parents will ever make. The key is advance planning. The more money you..

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Chart of the Day: West vs. East Prices

Today’s Chart of the Day from the Wall Street Journal shows that home prices are falling on the West Coast of the U.S. and rising in the East.

chart spans from 1958 to 2021 with the peak on September 30, 1981 with a yield of 15.84%

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Chart of the Day: Real Returns

Today’s Chart of the Day from J.P. Morgan shows the history of the 10-year Treasury yield and the “real” yield, which is what you have left after you..

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Chart of the Day: Personal Records

Today’s Chart of the Day is a great checklist from MarketWatch.com. As an example, I store this information in the notes of “My Card," in Contacts on..

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07/7/23

1031 (CRE) Exchanges: What You Need to Know

If you’re a real estate investor hoping to expand your portfolio, you may want to consider a 1031 exchange. A 1031 can be a great way to purchase commercial real estate without having to immediately pay the properties’ capital gains taxes. By saving money on your taxes, you can use the funds to invest further, make improvements to the property, or consolidate your portfolio. But how do you know if a 1031 is your best option? We’ll explain what a 1031 is, how it works, and whether or not it’s a good investment for you.

Chart of the Day

07/6/23

Chart of the Day: Beef vs. Pork

Today’s Chart of the Day from the Wall Street Journal shows that you aren’t imagining that beef prices have gone up. Beef prices have increased significantly versus chicken and pork since the pandemic.

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07/5/23

Chart of the Day: Pandemic Credit Card Usage

Today’s Chart of the Day from @CharlieBiello on Twitter shows the annual change in credit card balances dating back to 2000. The latest data shows a 17.2% increase, nearing the record set in 2001 at 18.9%. This is another unintended consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic response.

06/30/23

Harnessing Financial Confidence Amidst an Election Year: Navigating Uncertainty with Strategy

Election years can be unsettling times, as political campaigns dominate headlines and uncertainty looms in the air. It's common for individuals and businesses to feel anxious about the potential financial impacts that elections can bring. However, it's crucial to remember that maintaining financial confidence during these periods is essential for making informed decisions and achieving long-term financial goals. In this blog, we'll explore strategies and mindset shifts that can help instill financial confidence and empower you to navigate the uncertainty of an election year.

Chart of the Day

06/29/23

Chart of the Day: Sell Your Winners AND Your Losers

Today’s Chart of the Day comes from Craig Lazzara's article “Persistently Disappointing.” It asks if top fund managers outperform due to skill or good luck. In EVERY fund category and over EVERY time frame, it was found to simply be good luck.

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06/28/23

Chart of the Day: Returns are Rarely Normal

Today’s Chart of the Day comes from A Wealth of Common Sense showing the range of annual returns over the last 95 years. The long-term average is 10% over the entire period.

Chart of the Day

06/27/23

Chart of the Day: TV is Still Top

Today’s Chart of the Day is from the recent Harvard Caps/Harris poll. After all of these years, at 43%, TV is still the principal place people get their news.

06/23/23

Budgeting for Continuing Education

Whether it’s trade school, college, or an advanced degree, continuing education can be an excellent way to further your career or make a career change. It can also be profitable: the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that, on average, employees with a four-year college degree can earn $20,000 to $25,000 more than employees with a high school-only education. However, tuition and other expenses can quickly add up, so budgeting for continuing education is essential.

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06/22/23

Chart of the Day: Total Population

Today’s Chart of the Day comes from statsofindia.in with information from the United Nations Population Fund. It shows where everyone lives on earth.

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06/21/23

Chart of the Day: What's in Your Portfolio?

Today’s Chart of the Day from S&P Global shows the size of the United States S&P 400 Mid-Cap and S&P 600 Small-Cap Indexes vs. the size of other country’s entire market value.

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06/20/23

Chart of the Day: Exxon vs. Dow

Today’s Chart of the Day from a Bloomberg article discusses Exxon Mobil's exclusion from the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index. The chart shows that out of the top 15 companies in the United States, more than half, noted in black, are excluded.

06/16/23

When Should Parents Start Saving for College?

Next to buying a home, a college education is the largest expenditure most parents will ever make. The key is advance planning. The more money you save now, the less money you or your child will need to borrow later. It is important to begin saving as early as possible so you can earn interest, dividends, and/or capital gains on as much money as possible.

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06/15/23

Chart of the Day: West vs. East Prices

Today’s Chart of the Day from the Wall Street Journal shows that home prices are falling on the West Coast of the U.S. and rising in the East.

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06/14/23

Chart of the Day: Real Returns

Today’s Chart of the Day from J.P. Morgan shows the history of the 10-year Treasury yield and the “real” yield, which is what you have left after you subtract inflation.

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06/13/23

Chart of the Day: Personal Records

Today’s Chart of the Day is a great checklist from MarketWatch.com. As an example, I store this information in the notes of “My Card," in Contacts on my iPhone.

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