by Douglas Goldstein | Oct 20, 2015 | Behavior finance, Financial Plan, Podcasts
Communication is vitally important for success in finance, relationships, and other major aspects in life. For tips on how to communicate with your financial advisor and when and with whom you should discuss personal money issues, listen to this instructive financial... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Oct 15, 2015 | Behavior finance
Internet fraud is growing almost as quickly as the internet itself! As communication technology gets more sophisticated, online thieves and fraudsters are also getting smarter. Whereas spam emails used to be fairly easy to spot with their claims of online wins,... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Oct 1, 2015 | Behavior finance
In my twenty-plus years as a financial advisor, I have seen too many investors make the same mistake with their money. What is the all-too-common financial mistake? Investors follow their emotions rather than logic. Sometimes emotions can cause you to make a hasty... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Sep 24, 2015 | Behavior finance, Decision Making
I love Disney World: fireworks, parades, and Mickey Mouse. A few years ago, we visited there as a family and my wife came home with a unique souvenir: an order for her stockbroker to buy Disney stock. Let’s examine some points my wife considered before buying the... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Sep 11, 2015 | Behavior finance, Financial Strategies, Strategic Thinking
Like many manufactured products, today’s increased market volatility can be stamped “Made in China.” Numerous analysts blame current world market volatility on China, because its growth fell below predictions (or should we point our fingers at the analysts for flawed... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Jul 30, 2015 | Behavior finance
Warning: Implementing the suggestions in this article requires effort on your part. If you are looking for a get-rich-quick scheme, click here now. If you are committed to improving your financial situation, keep on reading. In order to succeed in building wealth, you... Click for more