Foliage is here, and it's magnificent in Colorado. If you're in Colorado, head to Kenosha Pass and spend a day experiencing the season change with spectacular long-range views and a section of the Colorado Trail. Take breathtaking pictures while you immerse yourself in one of the top four seasons in Colorado…
Read MoreOnce again, COVID is front and center as we watch the delta variant moves through the country with daily new cases approaching one hundred thousand, a level not seen since the winter. Economists and investors are trying to parse through the data and cogitate the repercussions. The headlines are unnerving, but the daily deaths remain at the lowest levels since March of last year. If you’re interested, Public Health England…
Read MoreAt its very basic core, inflation is an increase in the prices of goods services. Very typically, this happens when an increasing supply of money is chasing a shrinking (or not growing) supply of those goods and services.
The fundamental force behind economics and pricing power is supply and demand. When supply goes down…
Read MoreIt feels good to wrap up a long holiday weekend as we honor those that lost their lives serving our country. We have been living in a period some refer to as the “Long Peace,” which began in 1945. Though wars have occurred during this time, they have been minor relative to some of the wars in our short history. Many site technology…
Read MoreIn our line of work, we spend a lot of time discussing the concept of risk. Personal finance and risk are almost synonymous with each other. Risk tolerance assessment questionnaires, risk mitigation with insurance coverages, the risk that you’re not saving enough…you get the picture.
Read MoreApril Fools! Oh my, what a tradition. It’s the one day a year we all have a weak excuse to orchestrate simple-minded jokes without facing the full recourse of our actions. But why do we celebrate this shallow holiday? Maybe it’s human nature, and we were always searching for justification for our distasteful actions. The exact origins of April Fools’ Day…
Read MoreStevie Nicks wrote the great song Landslide in Aspen, Colorado in 1973. She was struggling with a very difficult decision in front of her on whether or not it was time for her to go back to school or to continue on in a toxic relationship with Lindsey Buckingham and their dream of becoming successful musicians. She was 27 years old…
Read MoreJust when it seemed like the world couldn’t get any more unpredictable, it did! Both the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 have given me a sustained aneurysm, not to mention the fact that I’m about to be a father! I know what you’re thinking: In this time? In this economy?! As I try to wrap my head around it, both professionally…
Read MoreAs December begins, COVID cases are reaching new highs. Many Americans struggle to find work and plan their financial future. Whether you or your loved ones have dealt with health or financial issues, 2020 has been a tough year for almost everyone. Without minimizing the dire impact the pandemic has had, perhaps it has shown us what makes…
Read MoreWill investors be tricked this year for Halloween or will they receive a stock market treat? Many are not optimistic after watching the political developments that unfolded earlier this week. Yes, the horror stories got off to an early start as America witnessed one of the most unprofessional debates in history. My wife is a school psychologist…
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It’s August and the summer is wrapping up faster than my first-round exit at the Steamboat Tennis Championships last weekend. Normally, I would complain but after months of isolation from the shelter/safe-in-place orders, it’s just good to be outside. Participating in social events like this tennis tournament should help many see the light at the end fo the tunnel. It may seem like we will be in lock-down forever, but historically, pandemics are usually gone…
June has arrived and people in Denver are getting ready for a week of 90-degree temperatures. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has now claimed over 103,000 lives, but that has not stopped all but 12 states from reopening. Looking at the pictures of a pool party at the Lake of the Ozarks, it seems like people have forgotten…
Read MoreLet’s face it, Charles Dow was right, the conditions have changed and there is a lot to discuss as we wrap up the worst first quarter on record for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Before going into the details of exciting wealth-building opportunities, we hope your friends and families are safe. In this month’s newsletter, we packed the shopping cart…
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