Blog | Parks Wealth Management

Jul 22
1 min

Stop making cents?

You may not have noticed, but there is a coin shortage in the United States. National Public Radio explained: “Supermarkets and gas stati...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jul 16
1 min

LPL Financial Research Midyear Outlook 2020: The Trail to Recovery

LPL Financial Research is looking ahead for new ways to face current challenges and prepare for better times. Use our Midyear Outlook 202...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jul 14
2 min

The Corona-virus effect.

COVID-19 has been reshaping Americans’ financial habits. During the second quarter, credit card debt and personal savings data showed, ov...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jul 7
1 min

Let's all go to the drive-in!

Americans’ search for socially-distanced entertainment is leading them to drive-in theaters. Demand has been strong enough that pop up ...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jun 30
2 min

College sports budget cuts.

College and university campuses across the world are facing serious financial shortfalls. “Revenues are plummeting as students (particula...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jun 29
2 min

Regular Exercise Linked to Success in Life

It should be no surprise to hear that exercise is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. With the help of a balanced diet, exercise can ...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jun 17
2 min

How does volatility impact your choices?

When it comes to investing, people tend to have short memories. During bull markets, as stock values push higher, many investors want to ...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jun 15
3 min

Life and Finances in a Pandemic World

Life as we know it has changed dramatically during 2020. As the coronavirus spread across the United States, cities and states issued she...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jun 9
1 min

Necessity is the mother of invention.

The silver lining of the COVID-19 cloud may be innovation. From healthcare to retail, people and companies have been identifying proble...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jun 8
2 min

Looking Ahead

As we look ahead to the summer months, we can’t help but think what a challenging year it’s been so far. At the same time, we’re encourag...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jun 2
2 min

FYI: It's June!

One side effect of COVID-19 quarantine is losing track of days. When routines are disrupted and recurring activities that distinguish o...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Jun 1
2 min

Important Birthdays Over 50

Most children stop being “and-a-half” somewhere around age 12. Kids add “and-a-half“ to make sure everyone knows they’re closer to the ne...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

May 26
2 min

How Important are Small Businesses?

In April, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) surveyed U.S. small businesses. It reported, late in 2019, before the coronavirus ...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

May 19
1 min

Öffnungsdiskussionsorgien.

The German language boasts many unique words with oddly specific meanings. You may be familiar with some German words that have become pa...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

May 18
1 min

The Jetsons Figured It All Out

Many of you may remember the famous animated show, The Jetsons, which aired on Saturday mornings in the mid to late 80’s. George, Jane, J...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

May 12
2 min

The Better Angels of our Nature

In his first inaugural address, President Abraham Lincoln urged unity, saying: “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. ...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

May 5
1 min

What Do You Get When You Combine Parents, Children, Homeschooling, and Remote Work?

Here are some quotes about pandemic life curated from social media by Fast Company, BoredPanda, Buzzfeed, and Today: “If you had asked me...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

May 4
2 min

Avoiding COVID-19 Scams

Scammers, fraudsters, and other criminals are taking advantage of rapidly changing data and facts associated with COVID-19, both in the w...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Apr 27
1 min

CARES Act Webinar Replay from April 24th, 2020

This informative webinar discusses where to begin when determining if benefits of the CARES Act might be helpful to you. Topics Include: ...

Jonathon Allen, CFP®

Apr 21
2 min

Five things to do if you just lost your job.

During the past four weeks, 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits. It’s an enormous number that reflects the staggeri...

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