Blog | Parks Wealth Management

3 days ago
2 min

One dollar is a lot like another, isn't it?

In theory, we think of all money in the same way. In practice, we don’t. Money is fungible. That means one dollar has the same value as a...

Oct 5
1 min

Jim Parks on Making a Difference

We are honored and humbled that Andy Kalbaugh, a Managing Director and Divisional President at LPL Financial, tweeted this article about ...

Sep 29
1 min

Preparing for a Pandemic Halloween

In many neighborhoods across the United States, Halloween decorations have begun to appear. If you’ve been wondering whether Halloween ce...

Sep 22
1 min

It's Ig Nobel Time

On September 17, the 30th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony was broadcast online. Here’s a fun fact: The 1995 Ig Nobel Ceremony was on...

Sep 15
2 min

Go fly a kite.

Wind is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the United States. In 2019, wind generated 7.2 percent of the nation’s electricity, ...

Sep 8
1 min

Lessons Learned While Running 504 Miles in May 2020.

Please click on the PDF below to read my story.

Aug 25
2 min

Improbable research.

The Annals of Improbable Research publishes “…research that makes people LAUGH, then THINK. Real research, about anything and everything,...

Aug 20
7 min

A second $1,200 stimulus check? How the HEALS Act could affect you.

Another massive round of economic stimulus might soon be on the way as the U.S. economy continues to fight through the devastating corona...

Aug 11
3 min

College savings tips – because the costs of college are not going down.

As if the country needed another divisive topic, the debate about reopening schools this fall is splitting communities, educators and fam...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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