Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
The Federal Reserve Raised Interest Rates - What's next?
Few investors should have been surprised when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates after its May meeting. Throughout April, Fed...
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Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
May 10, 20221 min read
Are you living the American Dream?
In a late March survey, conducted by an accounting technology firm, small business owners were asked if they were living the American...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
May 9, 20221 min read
"Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful"
"Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful," according to legendary investor Warren Buffett. It's a great...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Apr 26, 20222 min read
Stock markets aren't the only thing that's been volatile...
Consumer sentiment has been bouncing around, too. The preliminary results for the April University of Michigan Survey of Consumer...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Apr 19, 20221 min read
Talkin' 'bout my generation...
In the United States, we often describe groups of people by applying generational labels – Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and so on....
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Mar 30, 20222 min read
What's your parallel parking strategy?
A new research study, discussed in the Annals of Improbable Research, recommends that drivers reconsider their parallel parking choices...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Mar 22, 20222 min read
Spring forward, fall back.
If you live in a state with daylight savings time, this may be the mnemonic device you use to remember that clocks gain an hour in March...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Mar 8, 20221 min read
What gives life meaning?
Last spring, Pew Research asked people in several countries: What aspects of your life do you currently find meaningful, fulfilling or...
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Mar 7, 20222 min read
Tips for Saving for a Big Purchase
Are you contemplating a big purchase, such as a car, home, vacation, motorhome, etc.? Since you plan to spend the money anyway, you might...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Feb 23, 20222 min read
The great college debates.
During the past two decades, pundits across the United States have launched all kinds of debates about college and its importance. They...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Feb 15, 20222 min read
The nature cure.
When you were a kid, your parents probably told you to go outside and play. Your mom and dad may have just wanted to get you out from...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Feb 8, 20222 min read
The Dollars and Cents of the Olympic Games
Last week, China won the first gold medal of the Beijing Games with a victory in the mixed short track speedskating relay, beating the...
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Feb 4, 20223 min read
10 Insightful Tips From People Who Prove It’s Never Too Late
Let their stories be your inspiration as you set resolutions for 2022. Photo Credit...Aubrey Trinnaman for The New York Times By Lauren...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jan 25, 20222 min read
Which country is the most innovative?
The silver lining of the pandemic may be found in innovation, which has flourished as companies, economies and countries have adapted...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Moving to a Sustainable Community
Are you ready to plant roots somewhere, but a cookie-cutter suburban neighborhood doesn’t sound appealing? You might want to consider an...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jan 19, 20222 min read
It's a beauty revolution!
Many caretakers have experienced that jolting realization: It’s too quiet! Where are the children? Then, a discovery that leaves them...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Infrastructure and Economic Growth...
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law last week, and the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) passed...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Oct 12, 20212 min read
Low Energy?
Currently, there is a mismatch in energy supply and energy demand in many parts of the world. In some places, it is creating issues...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jul 21, 20212 min read
What will you do with your Child Tax Credit?
Last week, 39 million American households that have children age 18 or younger received their first Advance Child Tax Credit payment....
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Enjoy the Fresh Air While Making Memories
You can have memorable family experiences this summer without blowing the budget. Camping, RV-ing, and road trips are just some options...
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