Calm Wins: Investing Lessons for 2026
Financial markets, news, social media, and even the church potluck are saturated with commentary. Intelligence and information are common; discipline is scarce.
Financial markets, news, social media, and even the church potluck are saturated with commentary. Intelligence and information are common; discipline is scarce.
Christmas has a way of softening time. It invites us to remember where we came from and who helped shape us.
In my 50 years of life, the Christmas season has changed — not only for me personally, but in society as a whole. What was once a tradition-focused, family- and community-oriented season has slowly shifted into something more secular and convenience-driven. Here are my memories of Christmas over the past five decades — the trends,...
“The birth of Christ is the central event in the history of the earth—the very thing the whole story has been about.” —C.S. Lewis
Of course, Christmas isn’t about presents or excess. It’s a time to show love, gratitude, and appreciation—for our families and for the blessings God has given us.
Thanksgiving was born out of hardship, meant to unify the nation, and still serves as a reminder to be grateful and united today.
You’ve probably been on a road trip with a gaggle of kids before and heard the question, “Are we there yet?” Whether they were your own children, nieces and nephews, or maybe it was you asking when you were a kid, it’s a familiar concept. When you’re on a road trip, the question banging around...
When it comes to investing, stories can be powerful. A good story can make people excited, confident, or even a little fearful — and those emotions can move the market just as much as company performance does. When that happens, people start buying or selling based on headlines and hype rather than what a company is actually worth.
This past Sunday, October 12th, marked the third anniversary of the current bull market. Since its start in 2022, the market has surged 89%, well above historical averages. It’s the 27th bull market since 1872 and the 14th since 1950, and while past performance doesn’t guarantee future results, history suggests markets with this kind of...
As a seasoned financial planner with over three decades of experience in the industry, I've witnessed countless instances where investing common sense has clashed with our natural instincts. It's a fascinating paradox...