This is the second in a series covering some of the words used to describe different aspects of the stock market. The characteristics of and differences between domestic markets, international markets, emerging markets, and developed markets were covered in the first blog, Are Stock Descriptions Confusing? Today I will cover descriptions and the importance of […]
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Volumes have been written about love in its many forms – romantic, friendship, familial, universal, practical, and self-love – to name a few. When we hear the word “love” you may even picture an actual example of one of the types of love. I recently spent a couple of days with my four sisters at
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When you hear someone talk about the stock market, do you understand the terms they use— domestic markets, international markets, emerging markets, developed markets; small- mid- or large-cap stock; growth or value stock? Is the jargon confusing? Understanding these terms will help you navigate the world of stocks. This blog will cover broad market definitions.
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When I think of my father, I think of music. Music was not only his livelihood for most of his career, but also his passion. As a band instructor, he could play any instrument. However, his own specialties were the violin and saxophone. Dad was my instructor as a beginner on the flute and, before
With the above parting admonition Steve Jobs closed his commencement address at Stanford University in 2005. No matter your age, there is a message in this for each of us. Jobs’ speech had three main points.[i] Dots will somehow connect in your future. Find what you love. Death is the destination we all share. Dots
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To celebrate the role our mothers, or mother surrogates, play in our lives, I want to share a blog I wrote in 2022. It reflects on my heritage and the women whose lives influenced mine, especially before I was born. My story is probably like yours. There are key players and others that have come and
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Have you given your legacy any thought? Do you want to leave money to a favorite non-profit or educational foundation? Do you want to make life easier for your children and grandchildren or perhaps help them with higher education or debts? Perhaps your legacy may not be monetary, so you are giving thought to other
As a retired financial planner, I admit that my favorite clients were those whose goals included generous charitable giving. One couple comes to mind. Not only did they make generous donations to their alma mater and favorite non-profits, but they also invested in community efforts to improve blighted areas. Their life purpose was passed along
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Every day I receive an email from a site called WordDaily. I love to challenge myself to guess the meaning of the word. Recently eigengrau was the Word of the Day. I recognized its German origin and the “gray” part but not the entire meaning of the word. Eigengrau – Noun The dark gray color
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Girl math? Sounds sexist to me! I am told it is a new descriptive phenomenon inundating TikTok and other social media. Here’s how a TikTok user explained girl math: You’re losing money if you don’t purchase something when it’s on sale. You’re losing money if you don’t spend enough to qualify for free shipping. You’re