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Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?

“The science behind entrepreneurial success.”  ——- Some people seem destined to become entrepreneurs. They spot opportunities others overlook, embrace uncertainty and possess an almost instinctive desire to build something of their own. But are these qualities inherited, or can they be developed? In my case, entrepreneurship was a combination of business opportunity and the realization […]

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Your Fall Financial Checkup

“Four moves to consider before year-end.” ——- The beginning of fall has always felt like a natural reset. Vacations are winding down, football is back, and suddenly the end of the year doesn’t seem very far away. It can also be a good time to give your investments a checkup. According to the U.S. Securities […]

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Small Steps, Big Growth

by Kelsey Taylor getcompletewellness.com Biography:  Kelsey Taylor launched GetCompleteWellness.com as a college project. She quickly realized it was an opportunity to encourage folks near and far to take care of their physical and mental health in order to live the most fulfilling life possible, so it’s become her (non-graded) passion project. She’s currently working toward her […]

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Real Estate Beyond Our Borders

“International real estate offers diversification but it comes with a different set of rules.” ——- For investors willing to look beyond the United States, international real estate can offer an interesting form of diversification. The basic idea is simple: rather than having all of your property exposure tied to one economy, currency and housing market, […]

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Can a Book Predict the Future?

“A 35-year-old book that feels surprisingly relevant today.”    ——- Every once in a while, I come across an older book that makes me look at current events a little differently. Generations: The History of America’s Future, 1584 to 2069, written by William Strauss and Neil Howe and published in 1991, is one of those books. […]

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When 5% Changes Everything

“Raising bond rates need to be watched by investors.” ——- For much of the past decade, investors had a fairly simple reason to favor stocks: bonds just didn’t pay enough. That equation is changing. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is now around 4.8% and again within striking distance of 5%. According to Reuters, rising […]

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The Small Business Advantage

“Why being small is a competitive advantage.”    ——- In business, we tend to assume that bigger is better. Bigger companies have deeper pockets, larger staffs and greater purchasing power. But entrepreneurs have something that can be just as valuable: speed. A small business can change direction quickly, test a new idea without six committee […]

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Retirement Without Borders

“For a growing number of retirees, home may be somewhere entirely new.” ——- Retirement used to mean downsizing, perhaps moving somewhere warmer, and staying reasonably close to family and friends. Today, the possibilities are much broader. With people more mobile than ever, retiring abroad has become a realistic option for Americans looking for a different […]

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Your Body is Part of the Business

“Clear thinking starts with taking care of yourself.”    ——- Entrepreneurs spend a great deal of time thinking about strategy, capital, customers and competition, but one of the most important business assets is much closer to home: our own physical and mental condition. The connection between the two is stronger than we sometimes acknowledge. According […]

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You Can’t Live Inside a Stock Certificate

“The enduring appeal of owning something tangible.” ——- Investing has become almost frictionless. With a phone, we can buy stocks, bonds, funds, and other financial assets in seconds. There is enormous value in that liquidity and accessibility. But physical assets—particularly a home—occupy a different place in our financial and emotional lives. Recent research examining survey […]

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