by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Dec 24, 2015 | Other
After listening to a news report, my son asked me a question about the economy. It became clear to me that he needed to learn fundamental economic terms like “productivity growth,” “the short-term debt cycle,” and “gross domestic product.” But how could I give him a... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Dec 17, 2015 | Behavior finance
Money is like sex. If you don’t actively teach your kids the right facts, they’ll pick up all sorts of information on the street. The best way to introduce your children to the money world is to talk to your kids about money early and often. Learning about money from... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Dec 10, 2015 | Other
The demographic cycle is one of the most important, yet often neglected, factors for predicting economic prosperity and performance. Demographics, statistical data related to the population and its various sectors, often reflect social changes that drive the economy.... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Dec 3, 2015 | Chess Strategies, Financial Strategies
Following a good strategy is important, but it isn’t enough to win. You need tactics too. Tactics are the small concrete steps that move you along the path to success. Weak tacticians lack the specific moves required to implement a strategy and never reach their... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Nov 26, 2015 | Financial Strategies
Of the many subjects taught in school, personal finance classes are noticeably absent. If kids were taught how to avoid debt and how to start saving for retirement from a young age, it would minimize the chance that later on in their lives they would experience... Click for more
