Despite the best intentions of friends and family, there are always a couple of holiday gifts that leave you underwhelmed and confused. What on earth was that person thinking? The same thing can be said for a handful of the mutual funds in your company 401(k)...
Why are there so many mystery shows on TV? How many unsolved crimes shows can people watch? A good mystery works to capture your attention. The story sparks to your imagination. Everyone wants to find out the real truth. The stock market is a mystery to most...
I am certainly not a child expert. But I think that my two kids are just like most teenagers in Minnesota. They don’t need more “stuff.” They have a cell phone. They have a driver’s license and access to a car. They have clothes that they like to wear. They have...
I would be willing to bet that you have been to this kind of Minnesota holiday party before. There is a good chance more than once. It could have been your work holiday party. Or the work holiday party of your significant other. Maybe it was your neighborhood holiday...
Most of the talking head financial experts have gone on record recently. It is to no surprise that they all agree the current stock market price levels are historically overpriced. These self-appointed financial experts may or may not be correct. Either way,...
Bond mutual funds have lost money in 2013. Even worse, bond funds this year are down in price more than their current yield can recover. In the last five years from December 1, 2008 to December 1, 2013, the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is up about 6.78%. Over...
