Should one Refinance their Mortgage

As mortgage rates sit at decade record highs, it’s no surprise to see and hear countless ads on social media and the radio that one “should refinance their mortgage” before rates go higher. Even during periods of decreasing rates, one “should refinance their mortgage” to take advantage of lower rates. It’s obvious to us that […]

Where is the Value Premium?

From 1928–2017 the value premium1 in the US had a positive annualized return of approximately 3.5%2. In seven of the last 10 calendar years, however, the value premium in the US has been negative. This has prompted some investors to wonder if such an extended period of underperformance may be cause for concern. But are […]

Tuning Out the Noise

For investors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless stream of news about markets. Being bombarded with data and news headlines presented as impactful to your financial well-being can evoke strong emotional responses from even the most experienced investors. News headlines from the ”lost decade”1 can help illustrate several periods that may […]

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

We’ve all heard this phrase: where there’s a will, there’s a way. It’s typically said during difficult moments where success seems almost impossible; almost as if to say my determination will be enough to get through this trouble. When we die, our troubles disappear for us…but not for those we love. Our loved ones inherit […]

Positive News Articles

Where are all the positive news articles? Do you ever listen to the news and find yourself thinking that the world has gone to the dogs? The roll call of depressing headlines seems endless. But look beyond what the media calls news, and there also are a lot of things going right. It’s true the […]