What are Common Characteristics of Millionaires?

While everyone’s financial situation is unique, during my nearly three decades of preparing financial plans, I’ve noticed that millionaires tend to share similar characteristics. 
Although correlation doesn’t prove causation, it may be interesting to review this list to see if cultivating these personality traits in yourself might increase your financial success. … Read more

Is One Million Dollars a Lot of Money?

I recently had a conversation with two young men. One confided that he hoped to be a millionaire by the time he turns thirty. The other remarked that one million dollars just isn’t a lot of money. Based on this conversation, can you predict who will have a greater worth in a decade?  … Read more

How to Sell Your Stocks without Paying Capital Gains Tax

People often call my office and ask if we can prepare their tax returns. “We handle investment portfolios in America,” I explain. “We don’t do taxes.” I understand why people think that we might file tax returns for clients since, after all, investments and taxes are related.  
Thinking about taxes when making investment decisions  
It’s true that experienced financial professionals consider the tax consequences of investments they suggest…. Read more

Did You Get Bad News About Your U.S. Brokerage Account?

I received the following email today about a U.S. brokerage firm kicking out clients: 
Hi Doug! 
I’m forwarding the letter I just got from *********** after dealing with their ridiculous bureaucracy for lord knows how long already.  
Oy vey. 
What should I do? Read more