How much money should you leave when you die?

by Justin Knapp | Sep 22, 2016 | Uncategorized

Here is a great story and discussion about a 77-year librarian who left his entire $4 million estate to his alma mater, which is also where he worked. Read Full Article Here… Written By: Michelle Singletary Published By: The Washington Post...

How to protect yourself from fraud by your own bank

by Justin Knapp | Sep 22, 2016 | Uncategorized

We often worry about having to monitor our bank and credit card accounts from identity theft or outside fraud. But no one ever warned us about having to worry about and monitor our accounts for bogus activity from the very institutions with which we do business. Well,...

Why the Stock Market Makes You Feel Terrible Every Single Day

by Justin Knapp | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized

“The one rule I have is I give very general instructions to my financial advisor, and then I don’t monitor it. I think that’s good, both because it causes more anguish than pleasure, on average, and because you’re tempted to make stupid decisions if you monitor things...

Is Your Portfolio Getting Enough Sleep?

by Justin Knapp | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized

“Ultimately, nothing should be more important to investors than the ability to sleep soundly at night.” – Seth Klarman We could all use more sleep.  The older we get, the busier we are.  And the busier we are, the more challenging it is to get the requisite 7-9 hours...

5 Ways Brexit is Having an Impact On U.S. Consumers

by Justin Knapp | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized

In a stunning move, Britain has voted in favor of what is popularly called Brexit, meaning a British exit from the European Union. The nation held a referendum on whether it should remain in the EU or leave it. And the vote, which has significant consequences for the...