I read an excellent post by Morgan Housel recently that discussed financial goals and financial systems. We all have goals. They might be physical (like losing some weight by summertime), academic (like a achieving a specific grade this semester), or financial (like...
I read a post today on the CFA Institute's website written by William C.G. Ortel. William asks the question, "Have you made a profit on your life?". I think this is an interesting way to think about spending and saving habits. We all allow ourselves to get so consumed...
It's been said that, "A goal without a plan is just a wish". This applies to personal finance, as well as many other aspects of life. Most people wish that they could stop worrying about their finances so much, but they have no plan to achieve that goal. When it comes...
We are sure you have all heard about the ongoing fiasco involving Hillary Clinton. Fred Wilson from AVC posted a helpful article surrounding an important message to gain from Clinton. Too many people in our society today take email for granted. They treat it as if...
Uncertainty can be really scary. Scary enough to discourage action of any kind. Think about it: when you have a big project to get done, like remodeling your kitchen, that feeling of "Where do I start?", begins to creep in. What happens next? Unless you take some...
"I'm saving for a down payment on a home." "I'm saving for my child's college education." "I'm saving for retirement." These are three very different goals, yet all have been deemed "saving. Not to get picky, but there's a big difference between saving and investing....
Many financial planners commonly refer to something called the "four percent rule". It's frequently used by near-retirees looking to determine their savings withdrawal rate. It's supposed to be a simple answer to the common retiree fear: running out of money. David...
The beginning of a new year presents an optimal time to set goals for yourself. Last week, Tom discussed financial New Year's resolutions on the weekly video. I recently read an excellent post from Kris Venne of Ritholtz Wealth Management regarding knowing your...
On this week's Mullooly Asset Management video, I cover a basic financial planning topic related to credit. In the midst of the holiday season, all of us at Mullooly Asset thought it would be timely to discuss zero percent financing deals. A lot of big-ticket items...
Having high cost debt is enough to financially cripple anybody. Sure, you'd like to upgrade from the iPhone 5 to the new iPhone 6 Plus, but do you need it? Probably not. I'd enjoy Met season tickets, but do I need them? Not in the slightest. In addition to not needing...
