Beware of Holiday Party Chatter
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...Are Your 2013 Stock Market Gains a Dream or Reality?
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,...There is Nothing Strategic about Bond Mutual Funds
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...5 Things This December for Your 401(k)
Everyone in Minnesota gets busy in December. All attention is focused on the holidays at the end of the month. It is easy to forget about your personal finances. Use any down time that you may have this month to catch up on your company 401(k) company retirement plan...
