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
Investment Strategies
3 Financial Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
Why a Stock’s Price Doesn’t Matter
Watch Out for This Investment Mistake
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