Month: December 2025

Rich? But you don’t feel like it?

Rich? But you don’t feel like it?

Ever know someone who’s got the big house, a place at the lake, two Range Rovers, private schools, and ritzy vacations, yet they still complain about money? Maybe that someone is you? Do you know what your real “burn rate” is—the amount of money you reliably spend per month when you add up mortgage, insurance, […]

The Santa Claus Rally: Wall Street’s Favorite Holiday Tradition

The Santa Claus Rally: Wall Street’s Favorite Holiday Tradition

After a bumpy November, investors are looking at the calendar with a mix of anxiety and hope, waiting for Old Saint Nick to secure a solid December. I can almost hear Springsteen’s rendition of Santa Claus is Coming to Town playing over the trading floor loudspeakers. However, there is often a misconception about what this […]

Mortgages for the Self-Employed: What You Need to Know

Mortgages for the Self-Employed: What You Need to Know

Part of what makes the American economy the envy of the world is twofold: First, Americans’ insatiable desire for self-determination and professional independence — or put more simply, our collective belief that you can dream up an idea and set sail on the sea of starting your own business. Second, a business environment that actually […]