Lessons Learned While Running 504 Miles in May 2020.
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Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Improbable research.
The Annals of Improbable Research publishes “…research that makes people LAUGH, then THINK. Real research, about anything and everything,...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Aug 20, 20207 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Aug 11, 20203 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jul 16, 20201 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jul 14, 20202 min read
The Corona-virus effect.
COVID-19 has been reshaping Americans’ financial habits. During the second quarter, credit card debt and personal savings data showed,...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jul 7, 20201 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jun 30, 20202 min read
College sports budget cuts.
College and university campuses across the world are facing serious financial shortfalls. “Revenues are plummeting as students...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jun 29, 20202 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jun 15, 20203 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jun 9, 20201 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jun 8, 20202 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jun 2, 20202 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
Jun 1, 20202 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
May 26, 20202 min read
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...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
May 19, 20201 min read
Öffnungsdiskussionsorgien.
The German language boasts many unique words with oddly specific meanings. You may be familiar with some German words that have become...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
May 18, 20201 min read
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,...
Jim Parks, CFP, AIF
May 12, 20202 min read
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....
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